MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
S E L F - A D H E R I N G W AT E R P R O OF I N G M E MB R A N E
SECTION I - Product Information
Product Name (s): Self-adhering waterproofing membranes.
Brand Name (s): BP Progard-Plus; BP Mini-Progard.
Manufacturer: Building Products of Canada Corp.
9510 St. Patrick Street
LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, H8R 1R9
Emergency Phone Numbers: Maritimes (514) 364-0161 Manitoba (403) 466-1135
Quebec Saskatchewan
Ontario Alberta
U.S.A. British Columbia
Product Uses: This self-sealing waterproofing membrane is used as eave protection on sloped roofs as well
as underlayment on low sloped roofs. It is also used in valleys and around metal flashing.
SECTION II - Preparation Information
Prepared by; Building Products of Canada Corp.
9510 St. Patrick Street
LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, H8R 1R9
Date of preparation: October 1996
Date of revision: August 9, 2007
SECTION III - Hazardous material
Ingredient CAS # ACGIH-TLV LD50 %Wt
Petroleum Asphalt 64742-93-4 5.0 mg/m 5 g - 15 g/kg >50%
Petroleum Oil 64742-04-7 0.2000 TWA < 15%
SECTION IV - Physical Data
1. Physical State: Solid (rolls)
Odour - Slight petroleum odour. Appearance - Black sheet form.
2. Odour and appearance:
3. Vapour density (air=1): Not applicable.
4. Evaporation rate (BuAc=1): Not applicable.
5. Specific gravity (H20=1): 1.2
6.Boiling point: Not applicable.
7.Vapour pressure: Not applicable.
8.Solubility: Insoluble.
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SECTION V - Fire and explosion data
Flash point: Minimum 410掳F (approx.). Method TOC.
Flammability: Will support combustion.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not determined.
Fire and explosion hazards: Non Known.
Extinguishing method: Water spray; dry chemical; carbon dioxide for small fires.
Fire fighting procedures: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed area and as a protective screen. Self-contained
breathing apparatus is recommended.
SECTION VI - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to avoid: Not applicable.
Materials to avoid: Not applicable.
Hazardous decomposition: Carbon monoxide; carbon dioxide; oxides of nitrogen and sulphur.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION VII - Environmental and disposal information
Product as produced is in solid state. For disposal use approved waste disposal procedures, following all federal, state, provincial and
local laws, codes and regulations. This product is not a RCRA hazardous waste.
SECTION VIII - Health Hazard Data
This manufactured product as produced and when used under ambient conditions poses no health hazards.
Toxicity data: The International Agency for Research on Cancer states that there is inadequate evi-
dence that there is inadequate evidence that bitumens alone are carcinogenic to hu-
mans.
Inhalation - Not applicable. Skin and Eyes - Avoid contact with skin. Excessive
Effects of over exposure:
exposure may cause irritation to eyes, nose, throat and skin. Ingestion - Ingestion is
unlikely.
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SECTION IX - First Aid
Skin - Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness or irritation develops, obtain
Emergency and first aid procedures:
medical assistance. Eyes - Copious warm water flush for 15 minutes. Physician as-
sessment if eyes are inflamed. Inhalation - Not applicable. Ingestion - Not applica-
ble.
SECTION X - Handling precautions
Eyes - Not applicable. Hands - Recommended, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), neoprene, nitrile, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or viton gloves
have been found to be effective. Respiratory - Not applicable. Ventilation - Not applicable. Hygienic practices - Wash thoroughly
after handling product. Wash before re-using.
SECTION XI - Additional Information
For product as produced and used, there are no special safety procedures required.
Since this product is a 鈥渕anufactures article鈥?, Building Products of Canada Corp. is not required by law to produce a material safety
data sheet. This document is provided as a customer service information. The recommendations and data presented are believed to
be correct. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of the data or the results obtained from the use of
this information.
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