MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I N D U S T R IA L A S P H A L T B U R
SECTION I - Product Information
Product Name (s): Type I BUR, Type II BUR, Type III BUR, Type IV BUR, Oxidized bitumen, Oxidized as-
phalt, Air-blown asphalt, Roofing Asphalt.
Brand Name (s): Industrial Asphalt BUR, Type I, II, III, IV
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
British Columbia
Product Uses: BUR Type I, II, III, IV are primarily used for flat roofing applications.
SECTION II - Preparation Information
Prepared by; Building Products of Canada Corp.
9510 St. Patrick Street
LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, H8R 1R9
Date of preparation: February 1994
Date of revision: August 9, 2007
SECTION III - Hazardous material
None
SECTION IV - Physical Data
1. Density: 1.0 kg/L
Odour - Characteristic tarry odour. Appearance - Black, highly viscous, semi-solid. Solid at
2. Odour and appearance:
ambient temperature.
3. Boiling point/range @ 1 atm: >470掳C
4. Vapour pressure @ 25掳C: Nil
5. Vapour density @ 20掳C: Not applicable
6. Solubility in water: Insoluble
7. Viscosity (Kinermatic): Not applicable
8. Penetration @ 25掳C: 37, 22, 17, 16 (typical respec.)
9. Percent volatile @ 20掳C: Nil
10. Softening point: 62, 79, 90, 102掳C (typical respect.)
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SECTION V - Fire and explosion data
Flash point: Minimum 225掳C (approx.). Method COC.
Flammable limits in air % by volume: Unknown
Auto-ignition temperature: 480掳C (approx.)
Fire and explosion hazards: Addition of water or foam may cause frothing. Flammage gas emitted on heating.
Low fire hazard.
Extinguishing method: Dry chemical or carbon dioxide for small fires. Water spray or foam on large fires.
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: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents (chlorine, oxygen).
Hazardous decomposition: COx, NOx, SOx, Sulfur compounds, smoke on combustion, hydrogen sulphide
(storage of hot product).
Hazardous polymerization: Not known to happen.
SECTION VII - Environmental and disposal information
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled - For all spills, allow to cool and solidify. Break up and recover. Scoop into
drums. Waste disposal method - Dispose in approved, secure contaminated waste landfill site or licensed waste reclaimer facility.
Check with applicable local jurisdictions for specific disposal requirements.
SECTION VIII - Health Hazard Data
Toxicity data: The International Agency for Research on Cancer states that there is inadequate evi-
dence for the carcinogency of undiluted air-refined bitumen in experimental animals.
From a toxicity viewpoint, BUR Type I was selected as the worst case scenario and
was negative when tested by the modified Ames test and the sister chromatid ex-
change in Chinese hamster ovary cells. It can therefore be deduced that the other
BUR asphalt will also test negative.
Inhalation - Fumes from hot asphalt cause nausea, headache and dizziness.
Effects of over exposure:
Skin and Eyes - Hot asphalt burns skin and eyes. Prolonged or repeated skin con-
tact may cause dermatitis. Ingestion - Ingestion is unlikely.
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SECTION IX - First Aid
Skin - For hot asphalt splash, cool part by water immersion or shower Do not at-
Emergency 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. Use olive oil in vicinity of the eyes. Eyes - Copi-
ous warm water flush for 15 minutes. Physician assessment if eyes are inflamed.
Cleanse soiling with olive oil. Inhalation - Evacuate to fresh air. Apply CPR if re-
quired. Physicians assessment mandatory. Ingestion - Not applicable.
Notes to physician - No attempt should be made to remove the firmly adhering
bitumen from the skin. Once the bitumen has cooled, it will do no further harm and
in fact provides a sterile covering over the burnt area. As healing takes place, the
bitumen plaque will detach itself, usually after a few days. If solvent treatment used, it
should be followed by washing with soap and water, then the application of a pro-
prietary refatting agent or skin cleansing cream. Only medically-approved solvents
may be used to remove bitumen from burns, as other solvents could cause further
skin damage.
SECTION X - Handling precautions
For product as produced (in drums), there are no special handling procedures required other than wearing gloves to protect hands
from physical scratches or asphalt stains. Work methods should be as to prevent burns from hot asphalt splashes.
SECTION XI - Additional Information
For product as produced and used, ther 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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