MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALCO
PRODUCTS LLC Dated: September 22, 2009
580 ST
JEAN
DETROIT MI
48214-3476
313-823-7500
FAX:
313-331-4726
PRODUCT:
#310 ALCO Fiber Expansion
Joint
SECTION 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name:
Fiber Expansion Joint
Description: Black solid sheet in various thicknesses and
lengths
Hazardous
Rating: 1 – Health 1 – Fire 0 – Reactivity
(0 = Least;
4 = Extreme)
SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical
Name: OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV
Petroleum Asphalt 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
CAS #8052-42-4 (Asphalt Fumes) 8 HR TWA (Asphalt Fumes)
None of the components of this product are recognized as carcinogenic. Fiber expansion joint is defined by OSHA (29 CFR Part 1910) as an “Article”. A manufactured item which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture which does not release or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions or use.
SECTION 3 PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL DATA
Boiling
Point: Not Applicable
Vapor
Density: Not Applicable
Evaporation
Rate (N-BuAc = 1): 3.2
pH Level:
Not Applicable
Percent
Volatile by Volume: 5% Approximate
Percent
Volatile by Weight: Not Applicable
Appearance:
Solid, black asphalt board
SECTION 4 FIRE & EXPLOSION
DATA
Flash
Point: > 400° F.
Fire
Fighting Procedures: Treat as fuel oil
fire.
Extinguishing
Media: Carbon Dioxide, Water
Fog, Foam, Dry Chemical
Flammability: NFPA – None
DOT – Not Regulated
SECTION 5 REACTIVITY DATA
This
material is stable.
Materials
to Avoid: Strong Oxidizing Agents
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not occur
Decomposition/Combustion
Product: Combustion may yield Carbon
Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide and/or
incomplete combustion products.
SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Primary
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Skin,
Ingestion, Eyes
Inhalation:
Under normal use this product is not hazardous via inhalation.
Skin: May cause mechanical irritation.
Ingestion: This product has a low order of toxicity. If
symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation develop,
seek medical attention.
Eyes: May cause mechanical irritation.
Signs
& Symptoms: None known with normal
product use.
Aggravated
medical Conditions: None known with
normal product use.
Other
Health Effects: From skin painting
studies in laboratory animals, it has been concluded that some
asphalts may possess weak
carcinogenic activity. This means that workers who practice poor personal
hygiene, and who are repeatedly
exposed by direct skin contact with petroleum asphalt over many
years, may potentially be at risk of
developing skin cancer. Intermittent or occasional skin contact
with petroleum asphalt is not
expected to have serious health effects as long as personal hygiene
measures, such as outlined in this
material safety data sheet, are followed. In addition, asphalt vapors
may container polycyclic
hydrocarbons, some of which are known to be carcinogenic. Therefore,
prolonged breathing of vapors should
be avoided.
SECTION 7 FIRST AID PROCEDURE
Skin: Flush with water to remove fibers. Wash
affected area with soap and water if available.
Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water to remove
fibers. If condition persists, consult a physician.
Inhalation: None normally required.
Ingestion: None normally required.
SECTION 8 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES/SAFE
HANDLING & USE
Leak and
Spill Procedure: Not applicable.
Product is a solid.
Waste
Disposal: In some areas this product
may be considered non-hazardous special waste if disposed
of in a permitted landfill. Consult
Federal, state and local regulations.
SECTION 9 CONTROL PROTECTION DATA
Ventilation: Normally not needed.
Gloves: Leather type work gloves
Eye
Protection: Safety glasses
Additional
Personal Protection Equipment:
Requirements must be supplied by the user, depending
on use conditions.
SECTION 10 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Reportable/Quantity: None
RCRA
Hazardous Waste No.: None
DOT Proper
Shipping Name: Not regulated by DOT
Identification
Number: NMFC #170570
SECTION 11 SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT
Shipping Description: Not
Regulated
ID #: None
Labels
Required: None
Packaging
Requirements (49 CFR)(Specific): None
SECTION 12 USER RESPONSIBILITY
This product material safety data sheet provides health and
safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent with
our product literature. Individuals handling this product must be informed of
the recommended safety precautions and must have access to this information.
For any other uses, exposures must be evaluated so that appropriate handling
practices and training programs can be established to ensure safe work place
operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further
information.
SECTION 13 CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL
Practice good personal hygiene. Launder contaminated
clothing before reuse. Use control protection such as chemical splash proof
goggles, oil resistant gloves, barrier cream. Clean tools and equipment with
kerosene, adhering to manufacturer’s precautions. DO NOT USE GASOLINE OR
NAPHTHA. Follow proper container management in disposing of containers. CERCLA
amendment on disposal of containers should be followed.
SECTION 14 DISCLAIMER
The information set forth herein is believed to be accurate
but is not warranted to be, whether originating with ALCO PRODUCTS LLC or not.
Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is
current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances.
This Material Safety Data Sheet supersedes all other
previously dated sheets for this product.