MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET # RE002
ASPHALT SHINGLES AND OTHER ASPHALT COATED PRODUCTS WITH FIBERGLASS BASE
SECTION I PRODUCT INFORMATION
Asphalt shingles ( Everest, Harmony, Weather-Tite GL, Dakota, Yukon)
Product Name (s)
BP Base Sheet, BP Glassgard
BP Roofing Shingles, BP Base Sheets, Glassgard
Brand Name (s)
EMCO Building Products Ltd
Manufacturer's Name
9510 St-Patrick Street
Address
Lasalle, Qu茅bec, Canada H8R 1R9
Emergency Phone Numbers
Maritimes (514) 364-0161
Qu茅bec (514) 364-0161
Ontario (514) 364-0161
Manitoba (403) 466-1135
Saskatchewan (403) 466-1135
Alberta (403) 466-1135
Bristish Colombia (403) 466-1135
For low and high (inclined) sloped roofs, as water shedding
Product Uses
roof protector, or for all roofing on low sloped roofs.
Mixture of asphalt, granular surfacing, inert mineral fillers bonded to
Product Formula
a fiberglass mat.
SECTION II PREPARATION INFORMATION
EMCO Building Products Ltd
Prepared by
9510 St-Patrick Street
Lasalle, Qu茅bec, Canada H8R 1R9
Sept. 1999
Date of Preparation
March 2005
Date of Revision
SECTION III HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
25% to 40%
Asphalt
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SECTION IV PHYSICAL DATA
Solid (Asphalt coated, Surfaced sheets)
1. Physical State
Odour - Slight petroleum odour - sheet forms
2. Odour and Appearance
Colour - Sheet forms colored mineral granules/white talc or
sand covered blackish (asphaltic) colour
1.8 to 2.5
3. Specific Gravity
Not applicable
4. Boiling Point
Not applicable
5. Vapour Pressure
Not applicable
6. Solubility in Water
SECTION V FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Minimum 265掳C (approx.)
Flash Point
Unknown
Flammable limits in air
% by volume
370掳C - 480掳C (approx.)
Auto-ignition Temperature
Addition of water or foam may cause frothing. Flammage gas
Fire and Explosion Hazards
emitted on heating.
Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide for smal fires.
Extinguishing Method
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed area and as a protective
Fire Fighting Procedures
screen. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn to
protect against possible release of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur
dioxide is material is burning. Do not point solid water directly
into burning asphalt to avoid spreading.
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SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stable
Stability
Excessive heat approaching flash point
Conditions to Avoid
Oxidizing agents, strong acids
Materials to Avoid
CO脳, SO脳, NO脳, Sulfur compounds, smoke
Hazardous Decomposition
Not known to happen
Hazardous Polymerization
SECTION VII ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Product as produced is in solid state. For disposal use standard approved waste disposal
procedures. If product has been affected by heat of fire and asphalt in a fluid state has been
affected by heat of fire and asphalt in a fluid state has been released from product, then allow to cool
and solidify before disposal. Break it up and collect in appropriate containors such as drums.
SECTION VIII HEALTH HAZARD DATA
This manufactured product as produced and when used under ambient conditions poses no health
hazards. However, if product is heated beyond 200掳C or if it catches fire, then the major constituent
asphalt (bitumen) will emanate slightly toxic fumes. Melted asphalt (bitumen) from the product could
act as a fuel and contribute to the fire.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer states that there
Toxicity Data
is inadequate evidence that bitumens alone are carcinogenic to
humans.
Effects of Over-Exposure
Fumes from hot asphalt cause nausea, headache, diziness.
Inhalation
Hot asphalt burns skin and eyes. Prolonged or repeated skin
Skin and Eyes
contact may cause dermatitis.
Ingestion is unlikely.
Ingestion
Under extreme heat, product may liberate hot fluid asphalt.
Note:
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SECTION IX
I PRODUCT INFORMATION
FIRST AID
Emergency and First Aid Procedures Information
For hot asphalt splash, cool part by water immersion or shower. Do not attempt
Skin
removal of asphalt from part but split longitudinally, if circumferential, to avoid
tourniquet effect. For skin soiling without underlying brun, cleanse with mineral oil
followed by soap and water.
Copious warm water flush for 15 minutes. Physician assessment if eyes are
Eyes
inflammed. Cleanse soiling with olive oil.
Evacuate to fresh air. Apply CPR if required. Physicians assessment mandatory.
Inhalation
Not applicable.
Ingestion
SECTION X HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
For product as produced, there are no special handling procedures required other than wearing
gloves to protect hands from physical scratches or asphalt stains.
SECTION XI ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For product as produced and used, there are no special safety procedures required.
Should product catch fire through external sources, remain upwind of the fire. Avoid skin and eye
contact. Avoid inhalation of fumes.
Since this product is a ''Manufactured Article", EMCO Building Products Limited is not required by law to
produce a Material Safety Data Sheet. This Material Safety Data Sheet 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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