400 Old Reading Pike, Ste 304
Pottstown, PA 19464
Tel: 610-579-9075
Fax: 610-323-0115
www.durapax.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
TARRED ROOFING FELT
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
TARRED ROOFING FELT
PRODUCT NAME:
Tarred Roofing Felt (Coal Tar)
OTHER/GENERIC NAMES:
Primary Use: Built-Up Roofing
PRODUCT USE:
Durapax LLC
MANUFACTURER:
Commercial Roofing Systems
400 Old Reading Pike, Suite 304
Pottstown, PA 19464
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL:
(Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm EST) (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)
1-610-579-9075 1-610-579-9075
Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
*Refined Coal Tar 65996-89-6 55-65
* Mixture of organic compounds, primarily 3 to 40 ringed polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, including some substituted
compounds. It is estimated that as many as 4500+ compounds may be present.
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above may also appear in Section 15 towards the end of the MSDS.
These materials may be listed for local "Right-To-Know" compliance and for other reasons.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Vapor can cause moderate to severe irritation of eyes, nose, throat
and respiratory tract. Can cause burning and itching with reddening of the skin, which is
accentuated by sunlight. Burning may emit hazardous fumes, which can form flammable or
explosive mixtures.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Contact with skin can result in irritation which when not washed off or when accentuated by sunlight, can result in
SKIN:
minor burns.
Overexposure to product vapors can result in irritation. Eye contact with product will result in irritation, which in
EYES:
the absence of recommended first aid can result in minor burns to the eyes.
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Overexposure to vapor may result in irritation to respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure in significant
INHALATION:
excess of permissible air concentrations can result in acute toxic effects, such as coughing, sneezing,
headache, dizziness, respiratory difficulty, and convulsions.
Irritation of the gastrointestinal tract followed by nausea and vomiting, abdominal discomfort, rapid pulse,
INGESTION:
etc.
DELAYED EFFECTS: Prolonged and repeated skin exposure over many months to years, in the absence of
recommended hygiene practices, may lead to changes in skin pigmentation and benign skin
growths. In some cases, skin cancer may occur after many years of exposure. These effects
appear to be exacerbated by simultaneous exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight). Long term
exposure to coal tar pitch volatiles has been associated with the development of skin, kidney,
bladder, scrotum and lung cancer.
Ingredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.
INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST
Refined Coal Tar Known Carcinogen 1- Known Carcinogen Carcinogen
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove with waterless hand cleaners or soap and water. Avoid solvents.
SKIN:
Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water or mineral spirits for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
EYES:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration; preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is
INHALATION:
difficult, give oxygen and call a physician.
If conscious, first induce vomiting, then take 2 tablespoons of activated charcoal ?USP (drug grade) in water.
INGESTION:
Get immediate medical assistance.
No additional instructions.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
Not applicable
FLASH POINT METHOD:
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable
Not applicable
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
Not applicable
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
Not applicable
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids):
Not applicable
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
See: Special Fire Fighting Precautions
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Water/fog can control fire. When heated to decomposition, it emits lower molecular weight compounds.
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Water/fog can control unconfined fires. Scott Air-Pack should be available.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Not applicable
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding reporting
requirements.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Wear clothing closed at the neck, long sleeves and non-porous type gloves.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Avoid breathing vapors. To rectify, ventilate work area and/or wear respirator and goggles, or face shield.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SKIN PROTECTION: Full long-sleeved clothing closed at the neck and non-porous gloves. For exposed skin, use
approved creams, (e.g. Pro-Tek, Fend A-2, or Safeticote Skin Protector #83734)
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses, goggles or face shield.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH-approved respirator with suitable organic vapor cartridge when fumes
and/or smoke are present.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Change clothes daily if contaminated.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
0.2 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 TWA
Refined Coal Tar (as Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles, None
CTPV; based on benzene soluble fraction)
* = Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA).
** = Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH).
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
None
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Black solid
APPEARANCE:
Solid
PHYSICAL STATE:
Not applicable
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
Mixture
CHEMICAL FORMULA:
Aromatic
ODOR:
Not determined
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Insoluble
Not determined
pH:
Not applicable
BOILING POINT:
Not applicable
MELTING POINT:
Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE:
Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0):
Not applicable Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: COMPARED TO:
Not applicable
% VOLATILES:
Not applicable
FLASH POINT:
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable
INCOMPATIBILITIES: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When burned, the material emits lower molecular weight compounds.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS: Refer to section 3.
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS: Prolonged and repeated skin exposure over many years in the
absence of recommended hygiene practices may lead to changes in skin pigmentation, benign skin growths and may in some
cases, result in the development of skin cancer. Long term exposure to coal tar pitch volatiles has been associated with the
development of skin, kidney, bladder, scrotum and lung cancer.
OTHER DATA: None
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Stable at ambient temperatures.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
NO
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded?
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No applicable
If yes, the RCRA ID number is:
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Burial or incineration.
The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as mixing with other
materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA classification and the proper disposal
method.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated
US DOT HAZARD CLASS:
Not applicable
US DOT ID NUMBER:
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in Section 1.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
Ingredients are listed on TSCA Inventory.
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS:
None
OTHER TSCA ISSUES:
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the following components
of this complex mixture:
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT% SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
Acenaphthalene 0.1 5000 -
Acenaphthene 1.4 100 -
Anthracene 0.8 5000 -
Benz(a)anthracene 0.5 10 -
Benzo(a)phenanthrene (chrysene) 0.5 100 -
Benzo(a) pyrene 0.4 1 -
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 0.5 1 -
Benzo(k)fluoranthene - 5000 -
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.1 5000 -
Dibenzofuran 0.9 100 -
Fluorene 1.2 5000 -
Fluoranthene 2.1 100 -
Indeno(1, 2, 3-cd)pyrene 0.1 100 -
2-Methyl naphthalene 2.0 - -
Naphthalene 3.6 100 -
Phenanthrene 3.2 5000 -
Pyrene 0.9 5000 1000/10,000*
* See 40 CFR 355.30(2)(I)
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Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification to
the National Response Center [(800) 424-8802], State Emergency Response Commission and to your Local
Emergency Planning Committee.
SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: Immediate, Delayed, Fire
SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:
The following components of this complex mixture are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals"
CHEMICAL NAME CAS #
WEIGHT %
Anthracene 120-12-7 0.8
* Benz(a)anthracene 56-55-3 0.5
* Benzo(a)phenanthrene (chrysene) 218-01-9 0.5
* Benzo(a) pyrene 50-32-8 0.4
* Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 0.5 (includes (k))
* Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 included above
*Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 0.1
Dibenzofuran 132-64-9 0.9
* Indeno(1, 2, 3-cd)pyrene 193-39-5 0.1
Naphthalene 91-20-3 3.6
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 3.2
Polycyclic aromatic compounds (20 compounds) - 2.0
* Also included in "polycyclic aromatic compounds" category
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION: California Proposition 65 material - Contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, & other reproductive harm.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA): Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A
This product has been classified in accordance with hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all of the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
FOREIGN INVENTORY STATUS: Not Determined
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
May 2005
CURRENT ISSUE DATE:
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE:
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
None
None
OTHER INFORMATION:
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