MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS # 1911 IKOTHERM
IMPORTANT: Read this MSDS before handling or disposing of this product. This product safety
information is provided to help our customers assess compliance with health, safety and/or environmental
regulations. We have taken reasonable effort to ensure that the test methods and sources for this data are
correct and reliable, however, we give no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. Since
conditions or methods of handling and using this product are beyond our control, we do not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for disposal of the product.
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER鈥橲 INFORMATION
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name: IG Machine & Fibers Ltd
Address: 1400-10 Street S.E.
High River, Alberta
T1V 2B9
Emergency Phone: (905) 457-2880 鈥? EXT. 4402
Product Name: IKOTherm
Chemical Name: Polyisocyanurate Foam
Trade Name: Polyisocyanurate Insulation
Chemical Family: Foamed Plastic
Formula: Polyisocyanurate foam with various facers and n-pentane
SECTION 2 PREPARATION INFORMATION
Prepared By: Andy Lodge
Phone Number: (905) 457-2880 - Ext. 4402
Date of Preparation: February 28, 2006
SECTION 3 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Polyisocyanurate foam dust, fiberglass and carbon black.
SECTION 4 PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: NA
Specific Gravity: ND
Vapour Pressure: NA
Solubility In Water: Insoluble
Appearance: White or cream coloured with black fiberglass-felt, aluminum foil
or acrylic coated glass mat facing
Odor: No odor
SECTION 5 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: NA
Flammable Limits: NA
Extinguishing Media: CO2, Dry Chemical, Water Spray
Special Procedures: Self contained breathing apparatus
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS # 1911 IKOTHERM
SECTION 6 TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Polyisocyanurate Foam: 15 mg/m3 (OSHA PEL)
Exposure Limits:
10 mg/m3 (ACGIH TLV)
5 mg/m3 (OSHA PEL)
Fibrous Glass:
10 mg/m3 (ACGIH TLV)
3.5 mg/m3 (OSHA PEL)
Carbon Black:
3.5 mg/m3 (ACGIH TLV)
Primary Route
of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact
Exposure Effects: Mechanical irritation of the mouth, nose, eyes and throat. Respiratory
tract irritation.
SECTION 7 REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Polymerization: Will not occur
Materials to Avoid: Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, tetrahydrofuran, chlorine, chloroform,
hydrogen peroxide, ethylene dichloride, dimethyl sulfoxide, and dimethyl
formaldehyde.
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products: Primarily CO, CO2. Some HCN possible under certain conditions.
SECTION 8 PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Spill Procedure: NA
Disposal Procedure: Follow federal, provincial/state, and municipal laws and regulations
Ventilation: Ambient
Respiratory: If irritation occurs or exposure limit is exceeded, use a respirator for
protection against nuisance dusts.
Protective Clothing: If excessive dust is generated during cutting operations, wear
long-sleeved, loose-fitting clothing, long pants and gloves, to reduce
irritation.
SECTION 9 FIRST AID PROCEDURES
No special practices required.
SECTION 10 OTHER
This product will burn and should not be left exposed to flames. Under certain fire conditions, combustible
gases can be generated, creating rapidly spreading, high intensity flames and dense, black smoke.
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