SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF PRODUCT

Product Name:  B.U.R. Type 3
Product Use:  Roofing

SECTION 2. COMPONENTS

Component % Vol. CAS # DL50 CL50
Oxidized Asphalt

100

8052-42-4    


SECTION 3.  PHYSICAL DATA
Physical:                         Visquous solid      Odor:
Color:                             Black                   Odor Level: N/A
Vapor Density:(Air=1)   Nil (15?C)             Specific Gravity:   1.030
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):  Nil (37.8?C)  Evaporation Rate N/A
Boiling Point: (C):             350?C (approx)   Freezing Point:  N/A
Solubility in Water @ 20 C:  Insoluable        pH:
Viscosity (cst):            1000 (at 175?C)        Other:

SECTION 4.  FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABLE:  Yes
                            Keep away from sparks and flame.

Extinguishing Media:  Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2 and sand.

Special Fire Fighting Method:  Do not use water.  Hot material might ignite flammable mixture on contact.
Flammable Limits (Superior/inferior): N/A
Flashpoing and Method: 308?C  (C.O.C)
Auto-Ignition Temperature (C):  370-430?C (approx)
Hazardous Combustion Products: CO,CO2, Exgenates and SOx

SECTION 5:  REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Yes
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):  Avoid contact of hot materials with liquid (water and volatile solvants)
Chemical Reactivity:  Avoid excessive heat, formation of vapors or mists.
Hazardous Decomposion Products:  Carbon Monoxide and dioxid oxides of nitrogen and sulfur.

SECTION 6  TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Absorption:
Skin                   Inhalation   X        Ingestion  X              Skin Contact X
                                                                                            Eye Contact
Effects of Acute Exposure: 
Skin  contact with hot product can cause serious burns

Effects of Overexposure:  Prolonged exposure to high vapor concentration can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and central nervous system depression.  Prolonged or repeated contacts may cause for skin dermatisis.
Exposure limits:  Asphalt funes: 5 mg/m3 air (TVL/TWA)
Irritation proper fumes may be irritating to respiratory passage.
Reported Human Effects:  May cause various kinds of dermatisis.
Carcinogen Status: N/A              Teratongenicity:   N/A
Mutagenicity:  N/A
Effects on Reproduction:  N/A
Synergic Products:  N/A
DL50 of Products:  N/A                    CL50 of Product:  N/A

SECTION  7 PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment:
Approuved organic canister mask
Goggles:  Chemical Safety goggles or face shield with hot product.
Others:
Technical Control     GENERAL highly recommended for all indoor (engineering controls)         situations to control fugitive emmisions.
                      LOCAL:   shouldbe used if hot vapors are a problem
In Case of Material Releaseed or Spilled:
If hot material is spilled allow enough time to cool completely and place in container for disposal.
Waste Disposal Method:  Dispose at a licensed waste disposal facility.  Landfill absorbed material in a goverment approved site.
Procedures and equipment for handling:  In presence of fumes and mists, wear appropriate respiratories and clothing protection.
Storage Requirement:  do not heat above 200?c.  When stored in tanks, there is a possibility of H2S built-up in the vapor space above hot product.

SECTION 8.  FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Skin:  If contact with molten product occurs, flush skin immediately with large volume of cold water.  Obtain medical attention.

Eyes:  Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.  Immediately obtain medical attention.

Inhalation:  Remove victim from exposure and restore breathing if required.

Ingestion:  Immediately obtain medical attention.

Others: This product is not a W.H.M.I.S controlled substance.

Section 9.  REFERENCES
Prepared by Continental Materials, Inc.
Ph:  215-884-4930        Date: 3/22/95

Note:  This information is furnished without warranty, representation, inducement or licensed of any kind, except that is accurate to the best of Continental, Inc. Knowledge, or obtained from sources believed by Continental to be exact and Continental does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon same.  Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests.  Before using any product, read the label.

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