Material Name: Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Roof Sheets Material Safety Data
Sheet ID: 3133
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name Atactic Polypropylene Sheets
CAS# Mixture (Article)
Generic Name Asphalt Coated Polyester Mat & Fiber Glass Mat
Formula Hydrocarbon Mixture (Article)
Chemical Name: Mixture (Article)
Hazard Label RR01 Roll Roofing
Manufacturer Information
Johns Manville Telephone: 303-978-2000 8:00AM-5:00PM M-F
Roofing Systems Group Internet Address: http://www.jm.com
P.O. Box 5108 Emergency: 800-424-9300 (Chemtrec, In English)
Denver, CO 80127 USA
Trade Names:
APPeX鈩? 180, 4M, 4S, 4.5M, 4.5M FR, 5S; Johns Manville APP Base
BICOR M FR; TRICOR M FR;
BICOR S; TRICOR S;
Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
CAS # Component Percent
8052-42-4 Asphalt 20-75
14808-60-7 Crystalline silica (sand) 5-35*
1317-65-3 Calcium carbonate 5-35
Not Available Mineral Granules 0-35**
Not Available Polyester fiber 0-35
65997-17-3 Continuous filament glass fibers 0-35
9010-79-1 Ethylene-Propylene co-polymer 5-20
12007-56-6 Calcium borate (Colemanite) 0-25***
9003-07-0 Polypropylene, atactic and isotactic 0-20
9002-88-4 Polyethylene 0-10
Additional Component Information
* Ingredient found only in products with S suffix in trade name (e.g, APPeX鈩? 5S). Respirable crystalline silica from sand is
not expected to be released; sand is adhered to product and is >99.9% too large to become airborne or to be respirable. A
surface treatment of sand is used as a parting agent; sand may be replaced with either talc (asbestos-free) or other natural,
non-hazardous mineral powder.
** Ingredient found only in products with M suffix in trade name (e.g., APPeX鈩? 4M). Ceramic-coated granite, contains 35%
crystalline silica. Airborne crystalline silica not expected to be released; is encapsulated in relatively large (non-respirable)
particles that are adhered to product surface.
*** Products with FR suffix in trade name also contain Colemanite, a naturally-occurring mineral, for fire resistance.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Dark mat with a sand or granular surface. Asphalt odor.
When heated or cut, this product may release dust or fumes. If dust or fumes are inhaled to excess (e.g., in a confined space),
they may irritate the upper respiratory tract.
Potential Health Effects
Summary
Due to the large size of the particles, minimal exposure to airborne dust is expected. Primarily a nuisance dust. Asphalt and its
fumes can irritate skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract. See Section 11 for more details.
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Inhalation
Irritation of the upper respiratory tract (scratchy throat), coughing, and congestion may occur in extreme exposures.
Skin
Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur.
Ingestion
This product is not intended to be ingested (eaten). If ingested, it may cause temporary irritation to the gastrointestinal
(digestive) tract.
Eyes
Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur.
Primary Routes of Entry (Exposure)
Inhalation, skin, and eye contact.
Target Organs
Upper respiratory passages, skin, and eyes.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
As with any dust, pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases or conditions may be aggravated.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
First Aid: Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat, and blow nose to remove dust.
First Aid: Skin
Wash gently with soap and warm water to remove dust and fibers. Wash hands before eating or using the restroom.
First Aid: Ingestion
Rinse mouth with water to remove fibers, and drink plenty of water to help reduce the irritation. No chronic effects are
expected following ingestion.
First Aid: Eyes
Do not rub or scratch your eyes. Dust particles may cause the eye to be scratched. Flush eyes with large amounts of water for
5-15 minutes. If irritation persists, contact a medical professional.
First Aid: Notes to Physician
Substances released from this product during cutting or heating may be irritating, but are not expected to produce any lasting
health effects from acute exposures. Treatment should be directed toward removing the source of irritation with symptomatic
treatment as necessary.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not applicable Method Used: Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): Not applicable Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Not applicable
Auto Ignition: Not determined Flammability Classification: Not determined
Rate of Burning: Not determined
General Fire Hazards
Burning of this material will produce thick black smoke
Extinguishing Media
Foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical ABC rated.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
No special procedures are expected to be necessary for this product. Normal fire fighting procedures should be followed to
avoid inhalation of smoke and gases.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Containment Procedures
Pick up large pieces. Vacuum dusts. If sweeping is necessary, use a dust suppressant such as water. Do not dry sweep dust
accumulation. These procedures will help to minimize potential exposures.
Clean-Up Procedures
No additional information available.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures
Use protective equipment as described in Section 8 of this material safety data sheet when handling uncontained material.
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Storage Procedures
Warehouse storage should be in accordance with package directions, if any. Material should be kept dry, and protected from
moisture.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines
A: General Product Information
Due to product form, exposure to hazardous dusts or mists are not expected to occur. Exposure limits are given for reference
only.
B: Component Exposure Limits
Asphalt (8052-42-4)
ACGIH: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction, as benzene-soluble aerosol)
Crystalline silica (sand) (14808-60-7)
ACGIH: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust)
Calcium carbonate (1317-65-3)
OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
Continuous filament glass fibers (65997-17-3)
ACGIH: 1 fiber/cm3 TWA (respirable fibers: length > 5 碌m, aspect ratio equal to or greater than 3:1, as
determined by the membrane filter method at 400-450X magnification (4-mm objective), using
phase-contrast illumination.); 5 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction) (related to Continuous filament
glass fibers)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes/Face
Safety glasses with sideshields are recommended to keep dust out of the eyes.
Personal Protective Equipment: Skin
Leather or cotton gloves are optional.
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory
Not required unless used with asphalt or coal tar mastics. In those cases, follow the specific precautions for the material being
used.
Ventilation
No special ventilation systems are required when using this product.
Personal Protective Equipment: General
Recommended during installation: Loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt and long pants and a cap should be worn to protect skin
from irritation from dust.
Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Odor:
Dark mat with a sand surface asphalt
Physical State: pH:
Solid Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density:
Not applicable Not applicable
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
>370潞C/700潞F >95潞C/200潞F
Solubility (H2O): Specific Gravity:
Nil 1.2-1.6
Freezing Point: Evaporation Rate:
Not applicable Not applicable
Viscosity: Percent Volatile:
Not applicable 0
VOC: Not applicable
Section 10 - Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Chemical Stability
This is a stable material.
Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid
Avoid direct exposure to very high heat or flame.
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Incompatibility
Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong acids and alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition
The decomposition products from this material are those that would be expected from any organic (carbon-containing)
material. These decomposition products may include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and carbon particles.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity
A: General Product Information
Prolonged skin contact may cause slight irritation. Under normal conditions of use, dust is not expected to be generated. If
power equipment is used to cut or saw the product, dust may be generated. Dust and fumes from this product are irritants and
may cause transitory irritation to exposed areas such as eyes, skin, and upper respiratory passages.
B: Component Analysis - LD50/LC50
Asphalt (8052-42-4)
Oral LD50 Rat: >5000 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit: >2000 mg/kg
Crystalline silica (sand) (14808-60-7)
Oral LD50 Rat: 500 mg/kg
Calcium borate (Colemanite) (12007-56-6)
Oral LD50 Rat: 5600 mg/kg
Polyethylene (9002-88-4)
Inhalation LC50 Mouse: 12 g/m3/30M
Carcinogenicity
A: General Product Information
Note: Due to the product form, exposures to hazardous dusts or fumes are not expected to occur. Exposure limits are given
for reference only.
B: Component Carcinogenicity
Asphalt (8052-42-4)
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (as benzene soluble aerosol)
IARC: Group 3 - Not Classifiable (IARC Supplement 7, 1987; Monograph 35, 1985)
Crystalline silica (sand) (14808-60-7)
ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
NTP: Known Carcinogen (related to Silica, crystalline (respirable size)) (Select Carcinogen)
IARC: Group 1 - Known Human Carcinogen (IARC Monograph 68, 1997, listed under Crystalline silica,
inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources)
Continuous filament glass fibers (65997-17-3)
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (related to Continuous filament glass fibers)
IARC: Group 3 - Not Classifiable (IARC Monograph 43, 1988; Monograph 81, 2002)
Polypropylene, atactic and isotactic (9003-07-0)
IARC: Group 3 - Not Classifiable (IARC Supplement 7, 1987; Monograph 19, 1979)
Polyethylene (9002-88-4)
IARC: Group 3 - Not Classifiable (IARC Supplement 7, 1987; Monograph 19, 1979)
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Chronic Toxicity
Respirable crystalline silica from sand is not expected to be released; sand is adhered to product and is >99.9% too large to
become airborne or to be respirable. Crystalline silica is considered a hazard by inhalation. The International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified crystalline silica as a Group 1 substance, carcinogenic to humans. This
classification is based on the findings of laboratory animal studies (inhalation and implantation) and epidemiology studies that
were considered sufficient for carcinogenicity. Several studies have been conducted to determine the risk of cancer to workers
exposed to dusts which contain crystalline silica. However, these studies did not consider other factors or elements that
workers may be exposed to. Therefore, the causes of the excess deaths due to cancer could not be precisely determined.
Further studies are being conducted to determine the risk of cancer when working with crystalline silica products. Excessive
exposure to crystalline silica can cause silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease.
Asphalt (asphalt CAS # 8052-42-4 and oxidized asphalt 64742-93-4; bitumens): In 1985/87, IARC (International Agency for
Research on Cancer) concluded the following: (a) Bitumens are not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity to humans (Group
3). (b) Extracts of steam- and air-refined bitumens are possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). IARC found that evidence
for carcinogenicity from animal studies was: inadequate for undiluted air-refined bitumens; limited for steam-refined and
cracking-residue bitumens; sufficient for extracts of steam-refined and air-refined bitumen. IARC found that human evidence
for carcinogenicity of asphalt fumes was inadequate. Studies of roofers indicated an excess of cancers; however, IARC
concluded that, since roofers may be exposed also to coal-tar pitches and other materials, "the excess cancer risk cannot be
attributed specifically to bitumens." In 1994, a published review of 20 epidemiology studies of asphalt workers and roofers
agreed with IARC, that current human evidence is inadequate for the carcinogenicity of asphalt fumes in humans. Trace
amounts of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) may be present in some asphalts and can be released upon excessive
heating, which results in thermal cracking of the asphalt compounds. Some of these PAHs have been identified as having the
potential to induce carcinogenic and reproductive health effects.
Continuous Filament Glass Fiber: No chronic health effects are known to be associated with exposure to continuous filament
fiber glass. Long-term epidemiologic studies do not show any increases in respiratory cancer or other disease among
employees who manufacture this product. In 1987, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified
continuous filament fiber glass as a Group 3 substance, "not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans." In 2001, IARC
re-affirmed this designation. Because of the large diameter of continuous filament fibers, these fibers are not considered
respirable.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
A: General Product Information
No data available for this product.
B: Component Analysis - Ecotoxicity - Aquatic Toxicity
No ecotoxicity data are available for this product's components.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions
A: General Product Information
Wastes are not hazardous as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA; 40 CFR 261). Comply with
state and local regulations for disposal of solid wastes. If you are unsure of the regulations, contact your local Public Health
Department, or the local offices of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B: Component Waste Numbers
No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this product's components.
Disposal Instructions
Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal, and Provincial Environmental Regulations.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
Shipping Name: This product is not classified as hazardous for transportation.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal Regulations
A: General Product Information
SARA 311/312: This product is not classified as hazardous under SARA 311/312.
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B: Component Analysis
None of this products components are listed under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR
372.65), or CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).
State Regulations
A: General Product Information
Asphalt fumes may contain trace amounts of the following California Proposition 65 Listed Substances as known to the state
of California to cause cancer or reproductive effects: Poly nuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (benz(a)anthracene,
benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(j)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(a)pyrene).
B: Component Analysis - State
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substances lists:
Component CAS # CA FL MA MN NJ PA
Asphalt 8052-42-4 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Crystalline silica (sand) 14808-60-7 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Calcium carbonate 1317-65-3 No No Yes Yes No Yes
Continuous filament glass fibers 65997-17-3 No No No Yes No No
The following statement(s) are provided under the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65):
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Crystalline silica (sand) CAS# 14808-60-7
A: TSCA Status
This product and its components are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory.
None of the components listed in this product are listed on the TSCA Export Notification 12(b) list.
B: Component Analysis - Inventory
Component CAS # TSCA DSL EINECS
Asphalt 8052-42-4 Yes Yes Yes
Crystalline silica (sand) 14808-60-7 Yes Yes Yes
Calcium carbonate 1317-65-3 Yes No Yes
Continuous filament glass fibers 65997-17-3 Yes Yes Yes
Calcium borate (Colemanite) 12007-56-6 Yes No Yes
Ethylene-Propylene co-polymer 9010-79-1 Yes Yes No
Polypropylene, atactic and isotactic 9003-07-0 Yes Yes No
Polyethylene 9002-88-4 Yes Yes No
Component Analysis - WHMIS IDL
The following components are identified under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act Ingredient Disclosure List:
Component CAS # Minimum Concentration
Crystalline silica (sand) 14808-60-7 1%
Section 16 - Other Information
Other Information
Prepared for:
Johns Manville
Roofing Systems Group
P. O. Box 5108
Denver, CO USA 80217-5108
Prepared by:
Johns Manville Technical Center
P.O. Box 625005
Littleton, CO USA 80162-5005
The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date given. However, no
warranty, expressed or implied, is given. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with Federal, State or
provincial, and local laws.
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Date MSDS # Reason
08/01/00 3133-1.0000 New MSDS authoring system.
01/12/01 3133-1.0100 Update crystalline silica Sect. 8 (ACGIH exposure guideline) and
Sect. 11 (ACGIH suspected carcinogen). Update asphalt ACGIH
TWA.
11/12/02 3133-1.0101 Sect. 2: Products designated as Articles per TSCA and CEPA.
Sect. 11: revise IARC Group 3 for asphalt. Update trade names.
08/21/03 3133-1.0102 Sect. 1, Deleted obsolete product name, Roof Defender APP Cap
Sheet.
05/10/04 3133-1.0103 Regulatory update. Minor edits.
07/26/05 3133-1.0104 Section 1: Bicor S FR changed to Bicor S
12/28/05 3133-1.0105 Regulatory update. Minor edits in Section 8 Exposure and Section
15 WHMIS.
This is the end of MSDS # 3133
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