HCFC-Free
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 鈥淕R EE N 鈥?
Polyiso Roof Insulation
SECTION 1: Product and Company Information
Energy Shield庐 Sheathing
PRODUCTS:
Energy Shield庐 Plus Sheathing
Energy Shield庐 Cavity Wall Sheathing
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND USE:
Rigid foam insulation panels for installation as delivered in concealed applications to walls, ceilings, and
floor slabs. Consists of flat panels of closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam core bonded to foil facers.
Energy Shield and Energy Shield Cavity Wall have a tri-laminate (foil-kraft-foil) facer on the topside;
Energy Shield Plus has a nonreflective trilaminate facer on the topside. All have a solid foil facer or tri-
laminate foil facer on the unprinted backside. The thickness of the foam ranges from 0.5 to 4 inches.
MANUFACTURER: Atlas Roofing Corporation
2000 River Edge Parkway, Suite 800
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Phone: 770-952-1442
HEALTH AND TECHNICAL CONTACTS:
From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (respective time zone); call one of the following numbers for the location
closest to you:
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 800-688-1476 LaGrange, Georgia 800-955-1476
East Moline, Illinois 800-677-1476 Phoenix, Arizona 800-477-1476
Northglenn, Colorado 800-288-1476 Diboll, Texas 800-766-1476
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada 888-647-1476
In the event of a chemical emergency after 5:00 PM and on weekends, call CHEMTREC at 800/424-9300
or, in Canada, CANUTEC at 613/996-6666.
SECTION 2: Composition and Ingredient Information
COMMON NAME CHEMICAL NAME WEIGHT % IN ARTICLE鈥? CAS NUMBER
Polyiso foam, containing: isocyanurate homopolymer 93.5 None
Residual blowing agent normal pentane < 5.6 109-66-0
Foil-kraft-foil and foil facers,
6.5
containing:
Foil aluminum 5 7429-90-5
鈥eight % based on 1-inch foam thickness.
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SECTION 3: Hazard Overview
No unusual conditions are expected from this product. Freshly expanded or heated foam may off-gas some
pentane-blowing agent, which is heavier than air and may accumulate to ignitable concentrations if stored
inside a sealed container or within confined areas. Ignitable atmospheres have concentrations that exceed
inhalation exposure limits for workers, further reinforcing the need for ventilation when foam is freshly
expanded.
With the exception of the blowing agent, this product does not present an inhalation, ingestion, or contact
health hazard unless subjected to operations such as sawing that result in the generation of airborne
particulates (dusts). Exposure to high dust levels may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat, or upper
respiratory tract. Inhalation of high amounts of dust over long periods may overload lung clearance
mechanisms and make lungs more vulnerable to respiratory disease. [See Section 6 of this MSDS for other
health information and exposure limit standards for product ingredients.]
Canadian users: LD50 and LC50 data are listed below for the constituent(s) that are available.
LC50 LD50 Hodge & Sterner classes
mg/(m3 air) mg/(kg body wgt) (inhalation) (oral)
Pentane 364,000 (rat, inh, 4hr) 446 (mouse, i.v.) relatively harmless insufficient data
SECTION 4: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
The product is a solid article that will burn if exposed to an ignition source of sufficient heat and intensity, or
open flame, such as a welder鈥檚 torch. It should be installed with a 15-minute thermal barrier between it and
the structure鈥檚 interior. Under certain fire conditions, combustible gases can be generated, creating rapidly
spreading, high-intensity flames and dense, black smoke. Burning of this product can produce irritating and
potentially toxic fumes and gases, including carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide; other undetermined
hydrocarbon fractions could be released in small quantities.
Flashpoint: Not applicable (product is not a liquid).
Auto-ignition temperature: Not determined
Extinguishing media: Water spray/fog, CO2, dry chemical (consider media appropriate for
surrounding materials).
Respirator for fire fighting: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Pentane vapors may be emitted from freshly produced foam or when product is heated. Pentane
concentrations between the lower and upper explosive limits (LEL and UEL) may accumulate under unique
circumstances inside a sealed container or within confined areas. If such concentrations are provided a
source of ignition, there may be a very high rate of flame propagation.
Pentane: Flashpoint 鈮? -37掳C Vapor pressure = 514 mm Hg at 25掳C
Boiling point = 28 to 49掳C LEL = 1.5% (35,000 mg/m3)
Vapor density = 2.49 UEL = 7.8%
SECTION 5: Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable. Service temperature range: -100 to 250掳F. To prevent structural deterioration, avoid
contact with acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, tetrahydrofuran, chlorine, chloroform, hydrogen
peroxide, ethylene dichloride, dimethyl sulfoxide, and dimethyl formamide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None identified.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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SECTION 6: Health Hazard Data
Primary Means of Exposure: Inhalation of particulates
Secondary Means of Exposure: Eye and skin contact with particulates and inhalation of vapors
INHALATION HEALTH HAZARDS:
Acute: Dust may cause transient mechanical irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Workplace
exposures to residual pentane vapors from this product are expected to be below levels of
any health risk. Overexposure to high concentrations of pentane can cause narcotic effects.
Signs and symptoms of overexposure to pentane include headache, nausea, dizziness,
difficulty walking, or sleepiness. Studies have shown that short-term (10-minute) exposures
to pentane concentrations as high as 5,000 ppm (11,750 mg/m3) produced no symptoms.
Workplace exposure limits for pentane and foam dust are provided in table below.
Chronic: There is no evidence that dusts generated from this product cause disease in humans. The
facer material is not expected to generate dust. No chronic effects are known for exposures
to pentane vapor.
AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS:
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL
Constituent or Category
3 3 3
(mg/m ) (mg/m ) (mg/m )
Nuisance dusts NOS
15 TWA total
10 TWA Not applicable
containing no asbestos and
5 TWA respirable
<1% crystalline silica
350 TWA
n-Pentane 2950 TWA 1410 TWA 1800 Ceiling
3525 IDLH
EYE CONTACT HEALTH HAZARDS:
Acute: Mechanical irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision can occur if dusts generated from
these products come into contact with eyes.
Chronic: None known.
SKIN CONTACT HEALTH HAZARDS:
Acute: Direct contact with rough-cut foam can cause mechanical abrasion cuts or puncture to
fingers, hands or exposed skin.
Chronic: None known.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, eyes, and/or skin.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Any condition generally aggravated by mechanical irritants in the air or on the skin. Specific data are
not available which address medical conditions that are generally recognized as being aggravated by
exposure to this product.
CANCER-CAUSING POTENTIAL
None.
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FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to remove dust.
Skin: Wash with soap and cool running water.
Eyes: Flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Do not rub or wipe eyes. If irritation
persists, consult a medical professional.
Ingestion: Product is not intended to be ingested or eaten. If product is ingested, irritation of the
gastrointestinal tract may occur, and should be treated symptomatically. Do not induce
vomiting. Rinse mouth with water to remove particles, and drink plenty of water to help
reduce the irritation. [No chronic effects are expected following ingestion.]
Note to Physician: This product is a mechanical irritant. It is not expected to produce any chronic health
effects from acute exposures. Treatment should be directed toward removing the source of
irritation with symptomatic treatment as necessary.
SECTION 7: Workplace Precautions and Control Measures for Safe Handling and Use
Ventilation: Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. Assure storage containers or areas and shipping containers
are adequately ventilated. No Smoking鈥擭o Matches鈥擭o Lighters鈥擭o Welding rules should be
enforced. Install according to manufacturer鈥檚 recommendations.
Installation Procedure: Cutting of product should be done in a manner to reduce or control generation of
airborne dusts. Avoid unnecessary dust exposures when cutting by using adequate local or general
ventilation. Avoid dust contact with ignition sources. Handle product using good industrial hygiene and
safety practices.
Respiratory Protection: If respiratory tract irritations occurs or if any dust exposure limit is exceeded, use a
respirator such as 3M Model 8271 or Model 8210, or equivalent for protection against nuisance dusts.
When normal ventilation is provided to work area, no respiratory protection is needed for pentane vapor.
Protective Clothing: To avoid skin irritation from excessive dust generated during cutting operations, wear
long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, long pants, and gloves.
Eye Protection: Goggles or safety glasses with side shields are recommended.
Work Area cleanup: Pick up large pieces; do not wash down drain. Sweep or vacuum smaller pieces into a
waste container for disposal. If needed, use water spray to wet down and minimize dust generation. Do
not dry sweep dust accumulation or use compressed air for cleanup.
Hygienic Practices: Exposed skin areas should be washed with soap and cool water after working with
product. Clothing should be laundered separately from other clothes.
SECTION 8: Releases to the Environment and Waste Disposal
Do not discard residues into sewers, storm sewers, or surface waters. If accidentally released to a water
body, material will float and disperse with wind and current; contain the material with booms and
remove either manually or with a vacuum truck.
If accidentally released to land, scoop up material and put into suitable container for disposal.
Chemicals in this material are not expected to cause harm to aquatic or terrestrial plants or animals;
however, fish or other animals may eat the product, which could obstruct their digestive tracts.
Be a good steward of the environment and clean up residues (some components of the product are not
biodegradable).
This product, if discarded as supplied, is not considered a hazardous waste under RCRA (40 CFR 261) and
may be placed directly into receptacles that will transport the waste to a municipal waste, industrial waste,
or demolition waste landfill. If contact with a contaminating substance alters the material, it is the user鈥檚
responsibility to determine at the time of disposal whether it meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste.
Dispose in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
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SECTION 9: Additional Regulatory Considerations
Transportation Regulations: This product is not regulated as a hazardous material in transportation.
TSCA: All chemicals in this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory. TSCA 12(b) export notification
requirements do not apply to this product.
SARA TITLE III: There is no Section 302 extremely hazardous substance in this product. Reporting
requirements under Sections 311, 312, or 313 do not apply. [Diisocyanate precursors do not remain in the
polymer foam of this product.]
All chemicals and component categories found on state lists are addressed in this MSDS.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of Canada鈥檚 Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by said regulations. All chemical
components are on Canada鈥檚 Domestic Substances List (DSL). Pentane and aluminum are the only
constituents on Canada鈥檚 Ingredients Disclosure List (IDL) that exceed threshold concentrations.
NFPA / HMIS Rating: Health= 1 Flammability= 1 Reactivity= 0
SECTION 10: Physical/Chemical Characteristics
The following applies to the product (article), not to pure forms of individual constituents of the product:
Appearance: White or cream-colored foam solid with printed tri-laminate foil facer on topside (nonreflective
on Energy Shield庐 Plus version) and simple foil facer or tri-laminate foil on backside.
PROPERTY PROPERTY
Boiling Point (掳F): NA Specific Gravity: <1
Melting Point (掳F): >250 Solubility (Water): Insoluble
Vapor Pressure: NA Vapor Density (Air=1): NA
Percent Volatile By Volume: <1 Evaporative Rate: NA
pH: NA Odor: Negligible
NA=not applicable
Prepared by: Atlas Roofing Corporation
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