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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NOTICE Bitumen membrane laminated on a gypsum board. Under normal use, this product is not expected to create any health or environmental hazard. Inhalation of dust or of asphalt fumes can cause a respiratory irritation and/or congestion. WARNING! This product may contain substances known by the State of California that could cause cancer (asphalt, fibreglass). SECTION III: COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS NAME CAS # % WEIGHT EXPOSURE LIMIT (ACGIH) TLV-TWA TLV-STEL Calcium sulfate 10101-41-4 40-70 10 mg/m³ Not established 0.5 mg/m³ Bitumen (asphalt) 8052-42-4 10-30 Not established Asphalt fumes Styrene butadiene copolymer1 9003-55-8 7-13 10 mg/m³ Not established Highly hydro-treated naphthenic oil1 64742-52-5 1-5 Not established Polyethylene film 9002-88-4 1-5 Not established Fibre glass mat N/A 0.5-1.5 Not established Contains:Fibre glass filament 65997-17-3 0.5-1.5 1f/cc Not established 1. The exposure to the product above the limits of exposure is not likely to occur considering its form (incorporated in the mixture) and the provided use. The limit of exposure is given for reference only. Effects of short term (acute) exposure Effects of long term (chronic) exposure SKIN CONTACT The product can cause a mechanical irritation of the skin because of its The repeated or prolonged contact can cause irritation or aggravate rough surface. If strongly heated, the asphalt fumes can cause an dermatitis. If strongly heated, asphalt fumes can be emitted. The long- irritation of the skin. The contact with this product at high temperature term exposure to the asphalt fumes can cause changes of the can cause thermal burns. pigmentation of the skin which can be worsened by the exposure to the sun. (1) EYE CONTACT The product is not likely to cause effects to the eyes. Dust may cause INHALATION mechanical irritation. If strongly heated, asphalt fumes can be emitted Heavy prolonged industrial exposure to high airborne concentration of of the product and cause irritations, redness and conjunctivitis to the dust may cause impaired lung function. Chronic bronchitis, pulmonary eyes. The contact with this product at high temperature can cause fibrosis and respiratory tract lesions have also been reported with high thermal burns. level inhaled dust exposures. If strongly heated, asphalt fumes can be inhaled. No data on chronic effects of the exposure to asphalt fumes on INHALATION the lungs. High concentration of dust from cutting, sawing, sanding or machining, may cause coughing and mild temporary irritation following short-term CARCINOGENICITY exposure. The product is not likely to cause effects on the respiratory Due to the product form, exposure to hazardous dusts or fumes is not system. If strongly heated, asphalt fumes can be emitted of the product expected to occur. Information on carcinogenicity is given for reference and cause irritations to the nose, the throat and the respiratory tracts, only. This product is not classifiable as a carcinogen. tiredness, headaches, dizziness, nauseas and insomnia. Calcium sulfate: No animal or human information is available. INGESTION Probably not carcinogenic. The International Agency for Research on Exposure is not likely to occur by this route of entry under normal use Cancer (IARC) has not evaluated the carcinogenicity of this chemical. of the product. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has not assigned a carcinogenicity designation to this chemical. The US National Toxicology Program (NTP) has not listed COMBUSTION PRODUCTS this chemical in its report on carcinogens. (2) Burning of this material will produce thick black smoke. Irritating and/or toxic gases including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, Asphalt: Asphalt fumes may contain a variety of polycyclic aromatic hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide, traces of metallic fumes may hydrocarbons (PAH), some of which are associated with the potential be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. of inducing skin cancer. Increasing amounts of PAH may be released if FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS this product is heated above 200°C. Prolonged or repeated contact of Evacuate the area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and PAH with skin may cause skin cancer where poor personal hygiene appropriate protective clothing in accordance with standards. Approach may be a contributing factor. Asphalt fumes contain substances such as fire from upwind and fight fire from maximum distance or use Benzo(a)pyrene and Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene that are known to cause unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Move the boards from fire cancer in humans. In its 2013 monograph (Volume 103), the area if it can be done without risk. Cool the boards with flooding International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) conducted a quantities of water until well after fire is out. review of the potential carcinogenicity of bitumen (the European term for asphalt). One of its conclusions was that the “occupational EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, CO2, sand, chemical powder. exposures to straight-run bitumens and their emissions during road paving are possibly carcinogenic to humans (group 2B)”. (1) SECTION VI: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Fibreglass Filament: Fibreglass is not expected to be released. In RELEASE OR SPILL 2001, IARC classified fibreglass as Group 3 “not classifiable as to its If hot material is spilled, allow enough time to cool completely and carcinogenicity to humans”. The ACGIH and the NTP classify the remove to a container for disposal. Wear appropriate breathing product in Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) based on apparatus (if applicable) and protective clothing. Notify appropriate studies in which animals were injected with large quantities of environmental agencies. Wash spill area with soap and water. Dispose fibreglass. of this material according to local environmental regulations. No information available about the other products. SECTION VII: HANDLING AND STORAGE TERATOGENICITY, EMBRIOTOXICITY, FETOTOXICITY No information available. HANDLING REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY Avoid creating and breathing dust from this product. Avoid contact No information available. with eyes, skin and clothing. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Wear protective glasses and gloves. If exposure limits MUTAGENICITY are exceeded wear appropriate respiratory protection. No information available. STORAGE TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS The materials must be protected adequately and stored permanently No information available. away from flames or welding sparks, protected from bad weather and any harmful substances. Store away from the sun. POTENTIAL ACCUMULATION No information available. SECTION VIII: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL