MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
O R G A N I C A S P H A L T - C O A T E D PR O D U C T S
SECTION I - Product Information
Product Name (s): Asphalt shingles, mineral surfaced prepared roofing, slate surface roll roofing, selvage edge
roofing, smooth surface roofing.
Brand Name (s): BP Roofing Shingles, BP Slate Surface Roll Roofing, BP NIS Roll Roofing, BP Smooth Sur-
face Roll Roofing, Vented Base Sheet, Base Ply.
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: For low and steep slope roofs, as water shedding roof protector. As underlayment to roof
insulations on flat roofs.
SECTION II - Preparation Information
Prepared by; Building Products of Canada Corp.
9510 St. Patrick Street
LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, H8R 1R9
Date of preparation: April 1995
Date of revision: August 9, 2007
SECTION III - Hazardous material
Asphalt 30% to 60 %
SECTION IV - Physical Data
1. Physical State: Solid (asphalt coated, surfaced sheets)
Odour - Slight petroleum odour - sheet forms
2. Odour and appearance:
Colour - Sheet forms coloured granules / white talc or sand covered blackish colour
3.Specific gravity: 1.8 to 2.5
4.Boiling point: Not applicable.
5. Vapour pressure: Not applicable.
6. Solubility in water: Not applicable.
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SECTION V - Fire and explosion data
Flash point: Minimum 265掳C (approx.). Method COC.
Flammable limits in air % by volume: Unknown
Auto-ignition temperature: 370掳C - 480掳C (approx.)
Fire and explosion hazards: Addition of water or foam may cause frothing. Flammage gas emitted on heating.
Extinguishing method: Water spray, CO虏 for small fire.
Fire fighting procedures: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed area and as a protective screen. Self-contained
breathing apparatus should be worn to protect against possible release of hydrogen
sulphide and sulphur dioxide if material is burning. Do not point solid water directly
into burning asphalt to avoid spreading.
SECTION VI - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: Excessive heat approaching flash point.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Hazardous decomposition: COx, NOx, SOx
Hazardous polymerization: Not known to happen.
SECTION VII - Environmental and disposal information
Products as produced is in a solid state. For disposal, use standard approved waste disposal procedures. If products has been affected
by heat or 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 containers such as drums.
SECTION VIII - Health Hazard Data
This manufactured product as produced and when 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 fuel and contribute to the fire.
Toxicity data: The International Agency for Research on Cancer states that there is inadequate evi-
dence that bitumen alone is carcinogenic to humans.
Inhalation - Fumes from hot asphalt cause nausea, headache, dizziness. Skin and
Effects of over exposure:
Eyes - Hot asphalt burns skin and eyes. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may
cause dermatitis. Ingestion - Ingestion is unlikely.
SECTION IX - First Aid
Skin - For hot asphalt splash, cool part by water immersion or shower Do not at-
Emgercency and first aid procedures:
tempt removal of asphalt from part but split longitudinally, if circumferential, to
avoid tourniquet effect. For skin soiling without underlying burn, cleanse with min-
eral oil followed by soap and water. Eyes - Copious warm water flush for 15 min-
utes. Physician assessment if eyes are inflamed. Cleanse soiling with olive oil. Inhala-
tion - Evacuate to fresh air. Apply CPR if required. Physicians assessment manda-
tory. Ingestion - Not applicable.
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.
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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 鈥淢anufacture Article鈥?. Building Products of Canada Corp. 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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