MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALCO-NVC,
Inc Dated: February 25, 1993
PO BOX
14001 Revised:
February 26, 2009
580 ST
JEAN 313-823-7500
DETROIT MI
48214 FAX:
313-331-4726
PRODUCT:
#310 ALCO Fiber Expansion
Joint
SECTION 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade
Name: Fiber Expansion Joint
Description: Black solid sheet in various thicknesses and
lengths
Hazardous
Rating: 1 – Health 1 – Fire 0 – Reactivity
(0 = Least; 4 = Extreme)
SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical
Name: OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV
Petroleum Asphalt 5
mg/m3 5 mg/m3
CAS #8052-42-4 (Asphalt Fumes) 8 HR TWA (Asphalt Fumes)
None of
the components of this product are recognized as carcinogenic. Fiber expansion
joint is defined by OSHA (29 CFR Part 1910) as an “Article”. A manufactured
item which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture which
does not release or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under
normal conditions or use.
SECTION 3 PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL DATA
Boiling
Point: Not Applicable
Vapor
Density: Not Applicable
Evaporation
Rate (N-BuAc = 1): 3.2
pH Level:
Not Applicable
Percent
Volatile by Volume: 5% Approximate
Percent
Volatile by Weight: Not Applicable
Appearance:
Solid, black asphalt board
SECTION 4 FIRE & EXPLOSION
DATA
Flash
Point: > 400° F.
Fire Fighting
Procedures: Treat as fuel oil fire.
Extinguishing
Media: Carbon Dioxide, Water
Fog, Foam, Dry Chemical
Flammability: NFPA – None
DOT – Not Regulated
SECTION 5 REACTIVITY DATA
This
material is stable.
Materials
to Avoid: Strong Oxidizing Agents
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not occur
Decomposition/Combustion
Product: Combustion may yield Carbon
Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide and/or
incomplete combustion products.
SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Primary
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Skin,
Ingestion, Eyes
Inhalation:
Under normal use this product is not hazardous via inhalation.
Skin: May cause mechanical irritation.
Ingestion: This product has a low order of toxicity. If
symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation develop,
seek medical attention.
Eyes: May cause mechanical irritation.
Signs
& Symptoms: None known with normal
product use.
Aggravated
medical Conditions: None known with
normal product use.
Other
Health Effects: From skin painting
studies in laboratory animals, it has been concluded that some
asphalts may possess weak
carcinogenic activity. This means that workers who practice poor personal
hygiene, and who are repeatedly
exposed by direct skin contact with petroleum asphalt over many
years, may potentially be at risk of
developing skin cancer. Intermittent or occasional skin contact
with petroleum asphalt is not
expected to have serious health effects as long as personal hygiene
measures, such as outlined in this
material safety data sheet, are followed. In addition, asphalt vapors
may container polycyclic
hydrocarbons, some of which are known to be carcinogenic. Therefore,
prolonged breathing of vapors should
be avoided.
SECTION 7 FIRST AID PROCEDURE
Skin: Flush with water to remove fibers. Wash
affected area with soap and water if available.
Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water to remove
fibers. If condition persists, consult a physician.
Inhalation: None normally required.
Ingestion: None normally required.
SECTION 8 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES/SAFE HANDLING & USE
Leak and
Spill Procedure: Not applicable.
Product is a solid.
Waste
Disposal: In some areas this product
may be considered non-hazardous special waste if disposed
of in a permitted landfill. Consult Federal,
state and local regulations.
SECTION 9 CONTROL PROTECTION DATA
Ventilation: Normally not needed.
Gloves: Leather type work gloves
Eye
Protection: Safety glasses
Additional
Personal Protection Equipment:
Requirements must be supplied by the user, depending
on use conditions.
SECTION 10 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Reportable/Quantity: None
RCRA
Hazardous Waste No.: None
DOT Proper
Shipping Name: Not regulated by DOT
Identification
Number: NMFC #170570
SECTION 11 SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT
Shipping Description: Not Regulated
ID #: None
Labels
Required: None
Packaging
Requirements (49 CFR)(Specific): None
SECTION 12 USER RESPONSIBILITY
This
product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The
product is to be used in applications consistent with our product literature.
Individuals handling this product must be informed of the recommended safety
precautions and must have access to this information. For any other uses,
exposures must be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training
programs can be established to ensure safe work place operations. Please
consult your local sales representative for any further information.
SECTION 13 CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL
Practice
good personal hygiene. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Use control
protection such as chemical splash proof goggles, oil resistant gloves, barrier
cream. Clean tools and equipment with kerosene, adhering to manufacturer’s
precautions. DO NOT USE GASOLINE OR NAPHTHA. Follow proper container management
in disposing of containers. CERCLA amendment on disposal of containers should
be followed.
SECTION 14 DISCLAIMER
The
information set forth herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to
be, whether originating with ALCO-NVC, Inc or not. Recipients are advised to
confirm in advance of need that the information is current, applicable and
suitable to their circumstances.
This
Material Safety Data Sheet supersedes all other previously dated sheets for this
product.