 5520 Protection Panel

Hazard statements

AND PRECAUTIONS

Signal word

Do not burn using direct heat or flame. Inhalation of product dust may cause respiratory irritation. May cause eye or skin irritation with prolonged contact. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. May be harmful in contact with skin. This product contains petroleum asphalt. Petroleum asphalt is not listed as a carcinogen by OSHA or NTP. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), has concluded that at higher temperatures roofing asphalt fumes are a potential occupational carcinogen. If this product is heated or burning, avoid breathing fumes. This product may contain small amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH’s) which are recognized carcinogens in humans and experimental animals. Mouse skin painting studies of roofing asphalt vapor concentrate have shown evidence of tumor formation associated with localized skin irritation in recent studies. Under normal specific use of this product at ambient temperature, asphalt vapors are not expected.

Prevention

Do not burn using direct heat or flame. Wear gloves and protect exposed skin with clothing to prevent irritation Use caution when cutting product to prevent exposure to any airborne dust.

Response

IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Physical Form  Solid Sheet Color  Black Odor  Mild Hydrocarbon. Flash Point  Not Applicable – Solid OSHA(HCS2012)  Based on Asphalt - Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure - Category 3: Respiratory Tract Irritation (burning product), Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure - Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation GHS  Based on Asphalt - Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure - Category 3: Respiratory Tract Irritation (burning product), Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure - Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute (Immediate)  May cause irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Chronic (Delayed)  Repeated and prolonged exposure may be harmful. Skin Acute  May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation. (Immediate) Chronic  Repeated and prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis. May be harmful if absorbed through the (Delayed) skin. Eye Acute (Immediate)  This product contains fiberglass which may irritate the eye. Chronic (Delayed)  Repeated and prolonged exposure to eye may cause irritation. Ingestion Acute (Immediate)  May be harmful if swallowed. Chronic (Delayed)  Repeated and prolonged exposure may be harmful. Carcinogenic Effects  See Section 11 - Toxicological Information. Carcinogenic Effects CAS IARC NTP Group 2B-Possible Carcinogen Asphalt(high temp) 8052-42-4 Under Consideration Group 3-Not Classifiable See Section 12 for Ecological Information.