WARNING:

California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Notice

What is this Warning?

California's Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) mandates special warnings for products containing chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels.

This warning does not signify that the product violates any safety standards; rather, it serves to inform consumers about potential exposures. Many of these chemicals have been used in everyday products for years without documented harm.

EXPOSURES TO CRYSTALLINE SILICA DURING INSTALLATION OF THE CERAMIC TILES:

An independent study by Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. (EH&E), commissioned by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), in partnership with different national and international trade organizations, found that the potential excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR) associated with tile-related crystalline silica exposure for the average installer who installs tile is 1.3 in 10 million (1.3 x 10-7), or 0.013 per 100,000. This value is 75 times below the threshold of 1 in 100,000 established under the Prop 65 regulation when cutting tile using the traditional, wet saw method.

Emissions from cutting tile by the score and snap method were 50 times lower than those found from wet-cutting, and over 1000 times lower than from motorized dry cutting.

In conjunction with a prior OSHA determination that wet-cutting tile with a stationary masonry saw requires no personal protective equipment (PPE), the same is true when scoring and snapping tile.

Safety Equipment:

Although cutting ceramic tile does not pose significant risk to exposure to any of the chemical elements listed under Prop 65, Stone Products Unlimited, Inc. recommends that you follow all safety measures required by the tool manufacturer you choose to use, including but not limited to:

• Protective goggles
• Masks
• Gloves

At Stone Products Unlimited, Inc., we prioritize the safety and well-being of our customers and partners. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding Proposition 65 or product safety, please do not hesitate to contact us.