MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Thermofoil庐 REFLECTIVE FOIL INSULATION
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product name: Thermofoil庐 REFLECTIVE FOIL INSULATION
Other Names: Thermofoil庐 - Light Duty Facing (729), Light Duty (731), Medium Duty Facing (730),
Medium Duty Sarking (733), Heavy Duty Facing (750), Heavy Duty Sarking (753),
Thermofoil庐 -Medium Duty Perforated, Heavy Duty perforated, Decorative Facing Perforated,
Enviroseal鈩? - Wall Wrap, Wall Breather, Roof Metal/Wall, Roof Tile, Roof Tile Plus, Roof Tile
Safety, Thermoplast鈩? - Decorative Facing (980, 983)
Used as reflective insulation and sarking membranes in roofs, walls and floors of
Recommended use:
domestic, industrial and commercial buildings. Also used as individual membranes, or
as facings for glasswool and rockwool blankets and batts.
Supplier: CSR Building Products Limited (ABN 55 008 631 356) t/as CSR Bradford Insulation
Address: 9 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9235 8000
Facsimile: +61 2 9372 5819
Emergency contact: 1800 807 668 (available in Australia only).
CSR Bradford Insulation website: www.bradfordinsulation.com.au
Website:
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is issued by the Supplier in accordance with the
Code and guidelines from the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC, formerly
Important Notice: National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - NOHSC). The information in it must
not be altered, deleted or added to. The Supplier will not accept any responsibility for any
changes made to its MSDS by any other person or organization. The Supplier will issue a
new MSDS when there is a change in product specifications and/or ASCC standards,
guidelines or regulations.
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE 鈥? NON-DANGEROUS GOOD
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE: Not classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of the Australian Safety
and Compensation Commission ASCC (formerly NOHSC) Approved Criteria For Classifying Hazardous Substances
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[NOHSC:1008] 3 . Edition. Classified as Non-Dangerous Goods under relevant State and Commonwealth legislation. Risk
and safety phrases are not applicable to this product.
Note: If heated above 120掳C, the adhesive in these products may break down releasing fumes which contain chlorine and
hydrogen chloride, which are classified as Hazardous.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name: Proportion: CAS Number:
Aluminium foil <25% -
Adhesive (Hot melt) <65% -
Laminating kraft paper <25% -
Woven polypropylene <65% -
Continuous filament fibreglass <10% -
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowed: Unlikely under normal conditions of use. Swallowing may result in mild irritation of mouth and throat.
Eyes: Flush thoroughly with flowing water. If symptoms such as irritation or redness persist, seek medical attention.
Skin: No skin reaction would be expected from contact with the product.
Inhaled: (applies to fumes or smoke from overheating) Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards: Not flammable 鈥? delaminates above 80掳C.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media (e.g. carbon dioxide, water, foam or dry chemical) and equipment as required if
fire in surrounding materials.
Fire Fighting Procedures: If product is present in a fire, some smoke and toxic gasses may be evolved. Wear protective
equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated above 120掳C, the adhesive may break down releasing chlorine and
hydrogen chloride.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Collect off-cuts and waste material for appropriate disposal.
Off-cuts:
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a dry sheltered environment.
Storage:
Incompatibilities: None
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Australian Safety and Compensation Commission ASCC (formerly NOHSC)
Exposure Standards:
Australian Occupational Exposure Standard.
None applicable for product under normal use.
Engineering Controls, Ventilation: Not applicable.
Personal Protection: Gloves required when cutting product with knife.
Skin Protection: None required.
Eye Protection: None required.
Respiratory Protection: Where product is heated above 120掳C, causing smoke or fumes, an efficient cartridge-
type or powered respirators or supplied-air helmets or suits may be necessary. Use
only respirators that bear the Australian Standards mark and are fitted and maintained
correctly, and that have been kept in clean storage when not in use.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Aluminium foil covered laminate
Odour: None
pH, at stated concentration: Not applicable
Vapour pressure: Not determined
Vapour Density: Not determined
Boiling Point/range: (掳C) Not determined
Freezing/Melting Point: (掳C) Not applicable
Solubility in water: Not soluble
Solubility (Other): Not applicable
Specific gravity: (H2O = 1) Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Not flammable 鈥? delaminates above 80掳C
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
None
Incompatible Materials:
Conditions to avoid Heating to over 120掳C
Hazardous Decomposition products: When heated above 120掳C, the adhesive may break down releasing
chlorine and hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Polymerisation: None
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data is not applicable to the solid material.
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Health Effects (applicable to any fumes due to overheating above 120掳C)
When heated above 120掳C, the adhesive may break down releasing chlorine and hydrogen
Acute Effects:
chloride.
Unlikely under normal use.
Swallowed:
In situations of overheating above 120掳C fumes will irritate the eyes causing watering and redness.
Eye:
In situations of overheating above 120掳C fumes may cause mild skin irritation.
Skin:
In situations of overheating above 120掳C highly irritant smoke or fumes may cause excess mucous
Inhaled:
secretion, coughing and lung damage (see Sections 5 and 10 above).
None known.
Chronic:
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No known reports of ecotoxicity.
Ecotoxicity:
Product would be expected to be of low bio-degradability and persistent in the
Persistence and Degradability:
environment.
Low mobility in landfill situations.
Mobility:
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Collect off-cuts and waste material. Dispose into a landfill site in accordance with relevant authority guidelines.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No special transport requirements are necessary.
Transport Requirements:
None allocated
UN number:
None allocated
Class:
None allocated
Subsidiary Risk 1:
None allocated
Packaging Group:
None allocated
Hazchem code:
None allocated
DG Class:
None
EPG:
None
Incompatibilities:
None allocated
Proper Shipping Name:
No
Marine Pollutant:
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
None allocated
Poisons Schedule:
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information and reference documents
Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand: www.icanz.org.au
Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 (Australia wide)
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National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2 Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)], April 2003,
National Code of Practice For The Labelling of Workplace Substances [NOHSC;2012 (1994), March 1994, Australian
Government Publishing Service, Canberra.
Australian Standards References:
AS/NZS 1336 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective Devices.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective Devices.
AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves.
This MSDS was correct at the time it was prepared (see below for the date). The Supplier, as part of its Health and Safety
Programme, updates MSDS鈥檚 when its ongoing review process indicates a need for a change to be made. You should make
sure that the MSDS you are reading and relying on is current. You can do this by contacting the Supplier at the above address.
Issue Date: June 2006 MSDS Revision Summary
Supercedes Issue Date: 06/2001
Reasons for Issue: Update format
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