400 Old Reading Pike, Ste 304
Pottstown, PA 19464
Tel: 610-579-9075
Fax: 610-323-0115
www.durapax.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
TAR COATED GLASS FIBER FELTS
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Tar Coated (TC) Glass Fiber Felts (Coal Tar)
PRODUCT NAME:
Tar Coated Glass Fiber Roofing Felt. Fiber glass felt impregnated with coal tar pitch.
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 %
Glass Fibers 65997-17-3 85-90
*Coal Tar Pitch 65996-93-2 5-10
Sand, Silica (SiO2) 14808-60-7 5
* 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. Glass fiber/dust can be a mechanical irritant to eyes and skin.
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. Glass fibers may cause skin irritation.
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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. Glass fibers may cause mechanical
irritation to eyes.
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. Generally, there is no adverse health
effects from inhaled glass fiber dust; similar to nuisance dust.
Irritation of the gastrointestinal tract followed by nausea and vomiting, abdominal discomfort, rapid pulse,
INGESTION:
movements, 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
Coal Tar Pitch Known carcinogen 1 ?Known Carcinogen Carcinogen
Glass Fiber Reasonably Anticipated
To be a Human Carcinogen 3 ?Not Classifiable Not Listed
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 璘SP (drug grade) in water.
INGESTION:
Get immediate medical assistance.
No additional information.
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 Determined
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS:
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water/fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemicals, sand or steam.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Water/fog can control fire. When heated to decomposition, it emits lower
molecular weight compounds.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS: Water/fog can control unconfined fires. Scott Air-Packs
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 gloves.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Store in 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.
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EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENT NAME
ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER
LIMIT
0.2 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 TWA
Coal Tar Pitch None
1 fiber/cc (for fibers longer than 5 m 5 mg/m3 (respirable
Glass Fibers None
with diameter less than 3 m) fraction)
15 mg/m3 (total dust)
5 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction)
(Listed under "Synthetic vitreous
fibers")
* = Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA).
** = Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH).
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Black Solid
APPEARANCE:
Solid
PHYSICAL STATE:
Not Determined
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
Mixture
CHEMICAL FORMULA:
Aromatic
ODOR:
Not Determined
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0):
Insoluble
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %):
Not Applicable
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 Determined
% 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 DECOMPOSI TION PRODUCTS: When burned, the material decomposes, emitting lower molecular weight
compounds.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS: See Section 3.
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
PITCH: Long term exposure to Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (CTPV), above the recommended exposure limit, has been associated
with the development of skin, kidney, lung, bladder, and scrotum cancer.
FIBER GLASS WOOL: There are no studies to indicate that exposure to glass fiber dust causes cancer or respiratory damage in
man. Studies of rats exposed to glass fibers of various diameters and exposure routes resulted in an increase in cancers.
However, in the absence of adverse human health effects of inhaled fibrous glass dust, the relevance of these results to humans
has not yet been determined.
OTHER DATA:
PITCH: IARC Group 1 ?Sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. No scientific study supports an association between
coal tar pitch exposure and human reproductive hazards. Available data characterizes coal tar pitch as a mutagen.
FIBER GLASS WOOL: In October 2001, IARC re-affirmed its classification of Glass Fiber as a Group 3 substance `not
classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans'. In addition, IARC re-classified most types of Fiber Glass Wool from Group 2B
to Group 3. This decision was based on current carcinogenicity testing and epidemiological studies of man-made vitreous fibers,
such as glass wool and glass fiber, which show no increased risk of cancer or mesothelioma.
ACGIH lists Continuous filament glass fibers as A4- not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
ACGIH lists Glass Wool Fibers as A3- confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not Determined
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
Not regulated.
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded?
Not 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.
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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 ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
CAS #
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 100
Anthracene 120-12-7 5000
Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 10
Benzo(c)acridine 225-51-4 100
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 1
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 5000
Benzo(j)fluoranthene 205-82-3 ---
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 5000
Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 1
Benzo(e)pyrene 192-97-2 ---
Chrysene 218-01-9 100
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 1
Dibenzofuran 132-64-9 100
Fluoranthene 206-44-0 100
Fluorene 86-73-7 5000
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 193-39-5 100
2-Methylnaphthalene 91-57-6 ---
Naphthalene 91-20-3 100
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 5000
Pyrene 129-00-0 5000 1000/10,000*
* See 40 CFR 355.30(2)(i)
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] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Immediate, Delayed, Fire
SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS:
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SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:
The following ingredients are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals". CAS numbers and weight percents are found in Section 2.
INGREDIENT NAME CAS #
WEIGHT %
*Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 0.1
*Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 0.1 (includes (k))
*Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 included above
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 0.2
Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds - 0.3
(20 compounds)
* Also included in "polycyclic aromatic compound" 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
Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B
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
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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