 Roll Roofing Underlayment

Hazard statements

AND PRECAUTIONS

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This product is an article and exempt as “articles” from chemical classification per OSHA hazard communication. Under normal use conditions, these products are not expected to pose major physical or health risk to human. 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

Response

IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Physical Form  Solid Color  Black Odor  Mild Hydrocarbon. Flash Point  Not Applicable – Solid OSHA(HCS2012)  Not Classified per HCS or GHS – Article Exemption GHS  Not Classified

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute  May cause irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. (Immediate) Chronic  This product contains crystalline silica which is listed by IARC as a suspect carcinogen. (Delayed) Silicosis (pulmonary fibrosis or severe lung scarring) may occur if exposed to high levels or repeated encounters with dust. Most silica is encapsulated into the solid material. Exposure to airborne particles that exceed the limits listed may cause lung cancer. 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 abrasive materials 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 Asphalt(high temp) 8052-42-4 Group 2B-Possible Carcinogen Under Consideration Group 3-Not Classifiable Quartz 14808-60-7 Group 1-Carcinogen Known Human Carcinogen Monograph 81 [2002] (listed under Man-made Reasonably Anticipated To Be A Carcinogen Fibrous Glass 65997-17-3 mineral fibers), Monograph 43 [1988] (related to (respirable size) (related to Glass wool) (Possible Insulation glass wool) (Group 3 (not classifiable)) Select Carcinogen) See Section 12 for Ecological Information.