Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Safety Data Sheet – Asphalt Saturated Organic Felts Page 3 of 7
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
No data available
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION-
PRODUCTS
Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide. If burned, the material could release toxic fumes and
smoke.
FIRE FIGHTING-
PROCEDURES
Combustible. Avoid breathing fumes. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and surrounding environment.
FIRE FIGHTER PROTECTION
Firefighters should not enter confined space without wearing NIOSH-approved self-contained
breathing apparatus with full face mask and protective equipment.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND-
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
When heated, fumes may burn if ignition source is provided. Burning the products will yield
thick, black smoke. Petroleum asphalt fumes can explode if emitted in an enclosed
environment and supplied with an ignition source.
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Not applicable
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Not applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL-
PRECAUTIONS
No data available
CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES
Pick up large pieces. Vacuum dust. If sweeping is necessary, avoid creating dusts by using a
dust suppressant such as water. This will help to minimize potential exposures.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Scoop up material and dispose in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Do
not burn.
SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING PROCEDURES
Use this product with adequate ventilation. When handling uncontained material, use personal
protective equipment as described in Section 8 of this SDS.
STORAGE PROCEDURES
Store material in accordance with instructions on the product packaging, if any. Material
should be kept clean, dry, and in original packaging. Keep this product away from heat,
sparks, ignition sources, and open flames in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
.
SPECIAL PACKAGING-
MATERIALS
No data available
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
This product will react with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong acids and alkalis.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Do not breathe dusts generated from cutting this material. Comply with OSHA and other
safety standards and codes for roof work. Always use Fall Protection Systems when working
on roofs. Product may be slippery when wet, dusty or covered with water, ice, dew, frost, or
snow.
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
RESPIRATORY-
PROTECTION
Not needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded, use a NIOSH
approved respirator. Follow all applicable respirator use, fitting, and training standards and
regulations.
EYES/FACE PROTECTION
Safety glasses with side shields are recommended
HANDS PROTECTION
Leather or cotton gloves recommended when handling to protect against mechanical abrasion.
Promptly clean hands with waterless hand cleaner, clean fingernails and wash with soap and
water after handling.