MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 ?CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: SolarGuard Reflective Insulation
Chemical Name: Mixture
Manufacturer: Guardian Building Products Distribution, Inc. dba GBP Silvercote
979 Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29651
Contact: Dermot Ennis
(864) 281-3543
Date MSDS Prepared: June 2007
SECTION 2 ?COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENT INFORMATION
PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
Component CAS # Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL: 15 mg/M3 (total dust)
Fiber Glass Wool 65997-17-3
5 mg/M3 (respirable dust)
Acrylic thermoset resin N/A N/A
Urea extended phenol-melamine formaldehyde resin (cured) 25212-25-3
Urea extended phenol-formaldehyde resin (cured) 25104-55-6 N/A
Phenol-formaldehyde resin (cured) N/A N/A
Aluminum Foil 7429-90-5 N/A
Polyester Film N/A M/A
Polymeric Adhesive N/A N/A
Polypropylene Film N/A N/A
Kraft Paper N/A N/A
Polymeric Adhesive (vinylidene chloride/butadiene N/A N/A
copolymer)
? HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL: 0.5 mg/M3
Antimony Oxide 1309-64-4
ACGIH TLV: 0.5 mg/M3
OSHA PEL: 15.0 mg/M3
Decabromodiphenyl Oxide 1163-19-5
ACGIH TLV: 10.0 mg/M3
OSHA PEL: 15.0 mg/M3
Fiberglass Yarn 65997-17-3
ACGIH TLV: 5.0 mg/M3
OSHA PEL: 15.0 mg/M3
Hydrated Alumina 21645-51-2
ACGIH TLV: 10.0 mg/M3
Chlorinated Paraffin 63449-39-8 N/A
OSHA PEL: 15.0 mg/M3
Zinc Compounds
ACGIH TLV: 10.0 mg/M3
* Substances listed in the hazardous ingredients section are those that have been determined to be health hazards and
are present at a concentration of 1% or greater, or 0.1% if the substance is on the list of potential carcinogens cited in
the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
SECTION 3 ?HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation (dust), eye and skin contact
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Emergency Overview: Inhalation of excessive amounts of dust from the product may cause temporary upper
respiratory irritation and/or congestion. Extended contact with this material may cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and
mucous membranes.
Potential Health Effects: Breathing dust from this product may cause a scratchy throat, congestion, and slight
coughing. Getting dust or fibers on the skin, or in the eyes may cause itching, rash, or redness.
Inhalation: Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, coughing, and congestion may occur in extreme
exposures.
Skin: Temporary irritation, itching, or redness may occur.
Eyes: Temporary irritation, itching, or redness may occur.
Ingestion: This product is not intended to be ingested. Although unlikely under normal use, if ingested,
product can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
SECTION 4 ?FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Do not rub or scratch your eyes. Dust particles may cause the eye to be scratched. Flush eyes with
large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash gently with soap and water to remove dust. Wash hands before eating or using the restroom.
Ingestion: Although unlikely under normal use, if product is ingested in its whole form, obtain medical attention. Do
not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by medical personnel. If dust is ingested, irritation of the
gastrointestinal tract may occur. Rinse mouth with water to remove fibers, and drink plenty of water to
reduce the irritation.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat, and blow nose to remove dust.
SECTION 5 ?FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not Determined Autoignition Temperature: Not Determined
Upper Flammable Limit: N/A Lower Flammable Limit: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, water fog
Explosion Hazard: There is no known potential for explosion.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Decomposition can produce hazardous chemicals. Carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, acetic acid, vinyl acetate, and other unknown products may be produced during combustion.
SECTION 6 ?ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Material should be swept up and discarded in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Dust
accumulation should be vacuumed. Avoid dust-generating means of cleanup.
SECTION 7 ?HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Use protective equipment as described in Section 8 of this material safety data sheet when handling
uncontained material.
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Storage: Material should be kept in a dry area and protected from the elements. Store away from ignition sources
or combustible materials.
SECTION 8 ?EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Glass wool fiber, OSHA voluntary Health and Safety Partnership Program (HSPP): 1 f/cc TWA for fibers longer than 5祄
with a diameter less than 3 祄.
Ventilation
In manufacturing settings, local exhaust ventilation should be provided at areas of cutting to remove airborne dust and
fibers and keep exposure below exposure limits. Exposure levels and need for ventilation systems should be evaluated by
a professional industrial hygienist.
General Equipment
Wear a cap, a loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt and long pants to protect skin from irritation. Exposed skin areas should be
washed with soap and warm water after handling or working with fiberglass. Clothing should be washed separately from
other clothes, and the washer should be rinsed thoroughly (run empty for a complete wash cycle). This will reduce the
chances of fiberglass being transferred to other clothing.
Respiratory
Use ventilation to control dust levels. If ventilation is inadequate to keep dust and fiber levels below the applicable
exposure limits, use a NIOSH certified particulate respirator (half face respirator or two-strap disposable dust mask
respirator) with a rating of N95 or better, such as 3M 8210 equivalent or higher. Operations such as sawing, blowing,
tear out, or spraying, etc. that generate higher concentrations of dust/fiber may require a higher level of respiratory
protection. Use APF ratings of respirators to select the appropriate respirator for the hazard level that exists. Wearing of
respirators requires compliance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard 29CFR 1910.134 General Industry, or 29CFR
1926.103 Construction.
Skin Protection
Leather or cotton gloves should be worn to prevent skin contact and irritation. Barrier creams may also be used to
reduce skin contact and irritation caused by fiberglass.
Eye Protection
Safety glasses with sideshields are recommended to keep dust out of the eyes.
SECTION 9 ?PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Solid; Yellow, fibrous glass blanket center; silver foil, or white, black backing.
Odor: No significant odor
Density: Variable
Vapor Density: N/A Vapor Pressure: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A pH: N/A
Solubility in Water: Nil
SECTION 10 ?STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Flame
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: The decomposition products from this material are those that would be
expected from any organic (carbon-containing) material, and are mainly derived from pyrolysis, or burning, of the resin.
These decomposition products may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbon particles, and traces of hydrogen
cyanide. Other decomposition products may include hydrogen bromide, hydrogen chloride, acetic acid, vinyl acetate, and
other organic vapors.
SECTION 11 ?TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
! General: Dust from this product is a mechanical irritant, which means that it may cause temporary irritation or
scratchiness of the throat, and/or itching of the eyes and skin.
! Component Analysis ?LD50/LC50
Urea extended phenol-formaldehyde resin (cured) (25104-55-6)
Oral LD50 Rat: 7 gm/kg
Oral LD50 Mouse: 7 gm/kg
Carcinogenicity
! General: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Toxicology Program (NTP),
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) have not classified this product in its entirety as a carcinogen.
Component Carcinogenicity:
!
Fiber Glass Wool (65997-17-3)
ACGIH: AS ?Animal Carcinogen (related to glass wool fibers)
NTP: Suspect Carcinogen (related to glass wool) (Possible Select Carcinogen)
IARC: Monograph 43, 1988; Monograph 81, 2002 (related to insulation glass wool) (Group 3 (not
classifiable))
Chronic Toxicity
Fiber Glass Wool: In October 2001, IARC classified fiber glass wool as Group 3, "not classifiable as to its
carcinogenicity to humans." The 2001 decision was based on current human and animal research that shows no
association between inhalation exposure to dust from fiber glass wool and the development of respiratory
disease. This is a reversal of the IARC finding in 1987 of a Group 2B designation (possibly carcinogenic to
humans) based on earlier studies in which animals were injected with large quantities of fiberglass. NTP and
ACGIH have not yet reviewed the IARC reclassification or the most current fiberglass health research; at this
time, both agencies continue to classify glass wool based on the earlier animal injection studies.
SECTION 12 ?ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No ecotoxicological data is available for this product.
SECTION 13 ?DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This product is not considered a hazardous waste under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
Dispose of in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. When incinerating, use a unit with acid scrubber to
remove hydrogen chloride and bromide.
SECTION 14 ?TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Material not regulated by DOT as hazardous material.
Shipping Name: N/A
Hazard Class: N/A
Labeling Requirements: N/A
Placards: N/A
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SECTION 15 ?REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations
This material contains one or more of the following chemicals required to be identified under SARA Section 302
(40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65) and/or CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).
Fiber Glass Wool (65997-17-3)
CERCLA: 1 lb statutory RQ (no final RQ is being assigned to the generic or broad class. Includes
mineral fiber emissions from facilities manufacturing or processing glass rock or slag
fibers, or other mineral derived fibers, of average diameter 1 祄 or less); 0.454 kg
statutory RQ (no final RQ is being assigned to the generic or broad class. Includes
mineral fiber emissions from facilities manufacturing or processing glass rock or slag
fibers, or other mineral derived fibers, of average diameter 1 祄 or less). (related to
fine mineral fibers).
State Regulations
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substances lists:
CAS # CA FL MA MN NJ PA
Fiber Glass Wool 65997-17-3 Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
The following statement(s) are provided under the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986 (Proposition 65): WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause
cancer.
Other Regulatory Information
TSCA Status: Components of the adhesive used to apply the facings are listed on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory
List. Components of the fiber glass wool are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory.
WHMIS Status: No components are listed in the WHMIS IDL.
NFPA Rating: Health ?1, Flammability ?1, Reactivity ?0
HMIS Rating: Health ?1, Flammability ?1, Reactivity - 0
SECTION 16 ?OTHER INFORMATION
The information and recommendations provided in this MSDS are, to the best of Guardian Building Products' knowledge,
both accurate and reliable as of the date prepared. Guardian Building Products does not warrant or guarantee their
accuracy or reliability, and does not accept any liability for any loss, damage, or expense in connection with this
information or its use.
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