MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
COLGRIP (A or B)
Disponible en fran莽ais
WHMIS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Not regulated
SECTION I. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Colgrip (A or B)
Use: Insulating panel for roofing made of polyisocyanurate.
Code of MSDS: CA U DRU SS FS 021
Formula number : Not available
Revision date: January 11, 2008
Revised by: Michel Galtier, Health and Safety Supervisor
(800) 567-1492
mcfontaine@soprema.ca
Distributors: Soprema Canada Soprema Inc.
1675 Haggerty Street 44955 Yale Road West
Drummondville (Quebec) J2C 5P7 Chilliwack (BC) V2R 4H3
CANADA CANADA
Tel.: (819) 478-8163 Tel.: (604) 793-7100
Soprema USA
310 Quadral Drive
Wadsworth (Ohio) 44281
UNITED STATES
Tel.: (800) 356-3521
In case of emergency:
SOPREMA (8:00am to 5:00pm 鈥? Eastern time): (800) 567-1492
CANUTEC (Canada) (24h.): (613) 996-6666
CHEMTREC (USA) (24h.): (800) 424-9300
Poison Control Centre: Consult local telephone directory
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW!!!
Polyisocyanurate foam panel. This product does not present an inhalation, ingestion, or contact health hazard unless subjected to
operations such as sawing, sanding, or machining that result in the generation of airborne particulates (dusts). Exposure to high
dust levels may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat, or upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of high amounts of dust over long periods
may overload lung clearance mechanisms and make lungs more vulnerable to respiratory disease.
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer (Proposition 65).
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SECTION II. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # % WEIGHT EXPOSURE LIMIT (ACGIH)
TLV-TWA TLV-STEL
10 mg/m鲁
None 80-100 Not established
Polyisocyanurate Foam
(breathable dust)
1 f/cc for fibres longer than 5 碌m
65997-17-3 7-13 Not established
Fibreglass
with a diameter less than 3 碌m
3.5 mg/m鲁
1333-86-4 1-5 Not established
Carbon Black
(breathable dust)
SECTION III. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Effects of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure
INHALATION:
Breathing dust from this product may cause a scratchy throat, congestion, and slight coughing.
Polyisocyanurate Foam: Dust may cause transient mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract. (2)
Fibreglass: Airborne fragments of glass fibres may cause mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract, particularly mouth, nose and
throat; glass dust may cause transient irritation of the upper respiratory tract. (2)
Carbon Black: Carbon black does not appear to cause significant harmful effects after a single short-term exposure, except general effects
that would be expected with any fine dust (high concentrations can cause coughing and mild, temporary irritation). (1)
SKIN CONTACT:
Frequent or prolonged contacts may cause skin irritation.
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass: Direct contact with rough-cut foam or felt facers can cause mechanical abrasion cuts or puncture to
fingers, hands or exposed skin. (2)
Carbon Black: Carbon black is not irritating to the skin. (1)
EYE CONTACT:
The dust may cause eye irritation.
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass: Mechanical irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision can occur if dusts generated from these
products come into contact with eyes. (2)
Carbon Black: Carbon black dust is not irritating to the eyes except as a "foreign object". (1)
INGESTION:
It is unlikely that toxic amounts of this product would be ingested with normal handling and use.
Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure
SKIN CONTACT:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass: None known.
Carbon Black: Fine particles can become embedded in the skin and trapped in hair follicles causing discolouration (carbon black "tattoos")
and follicular blackheads. (1)
EYE CONTACT:
Fibreglass: None known.
INHALATION:
Polyisocyanurate Foam: There is no evidence that dusts generated from this product cause disease in humans. (2)
Fibreglass: No chronic health effects are known to be associated with exposure to glass fibres. (2)
Carbon Black: Carbon black dust is extremely fine and light and can be breathed deeply into the lungs, where it can accumulate. Normally
the dust is cleared gradually from the lungs and has no harmful effects. However, high concentrations of dust can overwhelm the clearance
capacity of the lungs, obstruct the lungs, and interfere with lung function. Symptoms may include coughing, increased phlegm production,
and shortness of breath. It is unlikely that toxic amounts of this product would be ingested with normal handling and use. (1)
NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass, Carbon Black: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY:
Polyisocyanurate Foam: No information available.
Fibreglass: Results from epidemiological studies have not shown any increase in respiratory disease or cancer. The International Agency
for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified continuous filament fibreglass 鈥淣ot Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity to Humans鈥? (Group
3). (2)
Carbon Black: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that there is inadequate evidence for the
carcinogenicity of carbon black to humans and that there is sufficient evidence that carbon black is carcinogenic to experimental animals.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that this chemical is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group2B).
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has designated this chemical as not classifiable as a human
carcinogen (A4). The US National Toxicology Program (NTP) has not listed this chemical in its report on carcinogens. (1)
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SECTION III. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
TERATOGENICITY, EMBRYOTOXICITY, FETOTOXICITY:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass and Carbon Black: No information available.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass, Carbon Black: No information available.
MUTAGENICITY:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass, Carbon Black: No information available.
SECTION IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT:
In case of irritation, wash skin with water and soap.
EYE CONTACT:
Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION:
Remove victim to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to remove dust. Obtain medical attention if feeling of sickness
persists.
INGESTION:
Product is not intended to be ingested or eaten. If product is ingested, irritation of the gastrointestinal tract may occur, and should be
treated symptomatically. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water to remove particles, and drink plenty of water to help reduce the
irritation. [No chronic effects are expected following ingestion.]
SECTION V. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABILITY: Not applicable
EXPLOSION DATA: Not applicable
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available
INFLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR: (% in volume) Not applicable
FIRE HAZARDS:
The product is a solid article that will burn if exposed to an ignition source of sufficient heat and intensity, or open flame, such as a
welder鈥檚 torch. It should be installed with a 15-minute thermal barrier between it an the structure鈥檚 interior.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Under certain fire conditions, combustible gases can be generated creating rapidly spreading, high intensity flames and dense, black
smoke. Burning of this product can produce irritating and potentially toxic fumes and gases, including carbon monoxide and carbon
dioxide; other undetermined hydrocarbon fractions could be released in small quantities.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and appropriate protective clothing in accordance with standards.
SECTION VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE OR SPILL: Not applicable.
SECTION VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Dust can be generated during cutting operations.
STORAGE: Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. Assure storage containers or areas and shipping containers are adequately ventilated.
No Smoking 鈥? No Matches 鈥? No Lighters 鈥? No Welding rules should be enforced. Install according to manufacturer鈥檚
recommendations.
SECTION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
HANDS: Wear gloves.
RESPIRATORY: If the TLV to dust is exceeded, if use is performed in a poorly ventilated confined area, use an approved respirator in
accordance with standards.
EYES: Goggles or safety glasses with side shields are recommended.
FEET: Work shoes in accordance with standards.
BODY: If excessive dust is generated during operations, wear long sleeved, loose fitting clothing, long pants and gloves, to
reduce irritation.
OTHERS: Eye bath and safety shower.
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SECTION IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
ODOUR AND APPEARANCE: White or cream coloured solid with a black Fibreglass facing.
ODOUR THRESHOLD: Not applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl acetate = 1): Not applicable
BOILING POINT (760 mm Hg): Not applicable
FREEZING POINT: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): Not determined
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (20掳C): Not soluble
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND CONTENT (V.O.C.): Not applicable
VISCOSITY: Not applicable
SECTION X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: This material is stable. Avoid sources of ignition.
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, tetrahydrofuran, chlorine, chloroform, hydrogen
peroxide, ethylene dichloride, dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl formamide.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Primarily CO, CO2. Some HCN possible under certain conditions.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION: None
SECTION XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA:
Polyisocyanurate Foam and Fibreglass: Not available.
Carbon Black: LC50 (inhalation, rat): 6 750 mg/kg (4-hour exposure)
LD50 (oral, rat): Not available
LD50 (dermal, rabbit): Not available
Effects of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure
INHALATION:
Polyisocyanurate Foam: No information available.
Fibreglass: Many studies have been conducted to determine the potential long-term effects of fibrous glass inhalation. Although
inconclusive, some research supported by the industry indicates that manufacturing plant employees who were first employed more than
30 years ago in factories that manufactured glass wool and mineral wool have an increased rate of lung cancer as compared to certain other
reference populations. Similar findings were not reported regarding employees in textile fibre manufacturing plants. Animal studies have
not demonstrated an increased rate of lung cancer when the animals breathed large quantities of glass fibres. Artificial implantation or
injection of fine glass fibres into the chest, abdominal cavity or trachea of laboratory animals has produced cancer. (2)
Carbon Black: Some effects on the lower lung (alveolar thickening and atelectasis) were observed in rats following continuous inhalation
of 4 mg/m鲁 channel black for 16 days. Conflicting or insignificant results were obtained in 3 other studies. (1)
EYE IRRITATION:
Polyisocyanurate Foam and Fibreglass: No information available.
Carbon Black: Suspensions of carbon and graphite produced no signs of inflammation even when injected into the eyes of rabbits. (1)
SKIN IRRITATION:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass and Carbon Black: No information available.
Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure
INHALATION:
Polyisocyanurate Foam: One animal study has reported lung cancer following exposure to high levels of dust, subsequent animal studies
have not shown that result. Emphysema has been produced in animals following exposure to high levels of dust. (2)
Fibreglass: No information available.
Carbon Black: Many inhalation exposure studies have been conducted in experimental animals. In general, these studies show that
excessive accumulation of carbon black in the lungs can result in significant inflammatory responses (chronic bronchitis, alveolitis and
alveolar proteinosis). In 2 studies, slight to moderate lung scarring (fibrosis) was observed in rats following exposure to 11.6 mg/m鲁 and a
marked fibrotic response was observed in rats following exposure to high concentrations (approximately 52.8 mg/m鲁). Only mild fibrotic
effects were observed at airborne concentrations of approximately 7.1 mg/m鲁. Other studies have not shown fibrotic effects. IARC has
suggested that the inflammatory response to an excessive lung burden of carbon black may subsequently result in fibrotic changes. Some
research has been conducted using the intratracheal route of administration. This research has not been evaluated here because of its
questionable relevancy to occupational exposures. (1)
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SECTION XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TARGET ORGANS:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass and Carbon Black: No information available.
CARCINOGENICITY:
Polyisocyanurate Foam: No information available.
Fibreglass: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified continuous filament fibre glass as a Group 3 substance,
鈥渘ot classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans鈥?. (2)
Carbon Black: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that there is sufficient evidence that carbon
black is carcinogenic to experimental animals. An increased incidence of lung tumours has been observed in 3 studies using female rats,
but not in male rats or in mice. No increase in skin tumours was observed following skin application of either oil suspension or water
suspensions containing 10% or 20% carbon black (various types). When benzene extracts of carbon black were used, however, increases in
skin tumours were observed. (1)
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass and Carbon Black: No information available.
TERATOGENICITY, EMBRYOTOXICITY, FETOTOXICITY:
Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fibreglass and Carbon Black: No information available.
MUTAGENICITY:
Polyisocyanurate Foam and Fibreglass: No information available.
Carbon Black: Both positive and negative results have been obtained in rats in vivo studies. Positive results have been obtained in somatic
cells following inhalation exposure of rats. Generally, negative results have been obtained in short-term assays using bacteria and cultured
mammalian cells and in insects. (1)
SECTION XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS:
Chemicals in this material are not expected to cause harm to aquatic or terrestrial plants or animals; however, fish or other animals may eat
this product, which could obstruct their digestive tracts. (Some components of the product are not biodegradable.)
Do not allow product or runoff from fire control to enter storm or sanitary sewers, lakes, rivers, streams, or public waterways. Block off
drains and ditches. Provincial and federal regulations may require that environmental and / or other agencies be notified of an incident.
SECTION XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL:
This product is not hazardous waste. Consult provincial and federal regulations to know disposal methods. This material is not listed by the
EPA as hazardous waste as to follow RCRA (USA) regulations.
SECTION XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This product is not regulated by DOT and TDG.
SECTION XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS: Class D2B: Toxic material causing other effects (Fibreglass wool have irritant effects).
DSL: All constituents of this product are included on the Domestic Substances List (DSL 鈥? Canada).
TSCA: All constituents of this product are included on the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory (TSCA 鈥? United States).
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. This warning is provided in
accordance with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): Carbon Black
HMIS (USA): NFPA (USA):
HEALTH Flammability
1
1
Health
FLAMMABILITY
1
1 0 Reactivity
REACTIVITY
0
PROTECTIVE Specific hazard
- EQUIPMENT
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SECTION XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
Glossary:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
CAS: Chemical Abstract Services
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations (United States)
DOT: Department of Transportation
DSL: Domestic Substances List (Canada)
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
HMIS: Hazardous Material Information System
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
LC50: (Lethal concentration50) Concentration of a substance in air that causes dead of 50% mortality of a defined animal
population.
LD50: (Lethal dose50) Single dose of a substance that, when administrated by a define route in an animal assay, is expected to
cause the death of 50% of a defined animal population.
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA: Superfund Amendments and Reorganization Act
TDG: Transportation Dangerous Goods
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
TWA: Time-weighted average
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Reference:
(1) CHEMINFO (2007) Canadian Centre of Organisational Health and Safety, Hamilton (Ontario) Canada
(2) Material Safety Data Sheet of the supplier.
This MSDS has been prepared by: Michel Galtier
For information: SOPREMA Canada (800) 567-1492
The Material Safety Data Sheets of Soprema are available on Internet at the following site: http://www.soprema.ca
Justification of the update:
Update in Sections III, IV, V, VII, XII, XV.
This MSDS contains all the information required by ANSI Z-400.1-1998 standard (United States), by regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 of the Hazard
Communication Standard of OSHA, and is in accordance with standard DORS/88-66 OF WHMIS Canada.
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier or any of its subsidiaries
assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain
hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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