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ECO MEMBRANE SERIES MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

EPRO Services, Inc. Phone: 1-800-882-1896

PO Box 347

Derby, KS 67037

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Trade Names: ECOLINE-S, ECOBASE, ECOBASE II, ECODAMP, ECOMUL II, ECOLINE-R, ECOLINE-T

Chemical Name: Asphalt Emulsion Synonyms: N/A Hazardous Ingredients/OSHA: CHEMICAL FAMILIES: A. Bitumen/Asphalt B. Synthetic rubber C. Fatty acids D. Polymers Hazard: No evidence of serious health hazards exists. Carcinogenic ingredients/OSHA/NTP: Bitumen IARC: None

 

2. WARNING STATEMENTS

Avoid prolonged or frequent skin contact, as the presence of emulsifying and de-emulsifying agents during application may irritate the skin.

3. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Appearance: Brown to black Specific Gravity: (H2O = 1): 1.028 (S) 1.034 (R) 1.13 (T) Solubility in Water: Insoluble Percent Volatiles: None Boiling Point: N/A Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/A Evaporation Rate: N\A


4. FIRE PROTECTION

Bitumen emulsions are water based products and as such will not burn. In cases of fire in the vicinity of drums, cool with water.


5. REACTIVITY DATA

Contact with strong oxidizing agents may create geling and water condensation.


6. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Exposure Limits: Avoid prolonged or frequent skin contact.


7. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS SUMMARY

Acute: Skin irritation and rash Chronic: Dermatitis


8. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid inhalation. Avoid prolonged or frequent skin contact. Avoid ingestion.


9. PROTECTION AND CONTROL MEASURES

Protective Equipment: Use of clothing, gloves, and/or barrier cream is recommended for skin protection. Respiratory Protection: Inhalation should be avoided, but is not considered to be hazardous. Ventilation: Use local exhaust ventilation when applying in an enclosed area.


10. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

For ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest and get prompt medical attention. For eye contamination: Irrigate eyes with water. For skin contact: Wash affected areas of the body with proprietary hand cleaner, then wash with soap and water.

Contact physician as needed for any of the above occurrences.


11. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Contain spillages with sand or earth and remove by normal methods. Dispose of according to State and Local regulations. If the Bitumen enters a water course or sewer, advise respective water authority. The non-cured and cured material is non-toxic and non-flammable and can be disposed of in land fill sites.

Other Precautions: For Additional Information Contact:

Office of Environmental Affairs 1-800-882-1896

EPRO Services, Inc. PO Box 347 Derby, KS 67037

Information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge and belief but is not guaranteed to be so. Nothing herein is to be construed as recommending any practice or any product in violation of any patent or in violation of law or regulation. It is the users responsibility to determine for himself the suitability of any material for a specific purpose and to adopt such safety precautions as may be necessary. We make no warranty as to the results to be obtained in using any material and, since conditions of use are not under our control, we must necessarily disclaim all liability with respect to the use of any material supplied by us.