MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
4 = EXTREME
GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION
FLAM M ABLE
H EALTH
2 = MODERATE
R E A C T IV E
1
0
1 = SLIGHT
S P E C IA L
HAZARDS
TriPly® Granules
1
3 = HIGH
0
0 = INSIGNIFICANT
ROOFING GRANULES
Identity (Trade Name As Used On Label)
Manufacturer GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION
Address
1361 ALPS ROAD
MSDS Number* 1029 A
WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470-3689
CAS Number*
Phone Number (For Information)
Emergency Phone Number
NONE
Date Prepared
800-766-3411
7/26/00 Rev 05/03
Prepared By* P. ALLENSTEIN/P. J. HENNINGS
800-424-9300
NOTE: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or
no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.
SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION
COMPONENTS - Chemical Name & Common
OSHA
ACGIH
OTHER LIMITS
%*
PEL
TLV
RECOMMENDED
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Dust)
3.0
2.0 mg/m3
(Based on 3%
SiO2)
0.05 mg/m3
Non-Hazardous Ingredients
97.0
Total
100
Names (Hazardous Components 1% or Greater;
Carcinogens 0.1% or greater)
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point
N/A
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
2.60 – 3.00
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg and Temperature)
N/A
Melting Point
N/A
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
N/A
N/A
Solubility in Water
INSOLUBLE
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate =
1)
Water Reactive
N/A
Appearance and Odor NATURAL/ARTIFICIALLY COLORED, SMALL ROCK PARTICLES.
SECTION 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point and
Method Used
Extinguisher Media:
N/A
Auto-Ignition
N/A
Temperature
USE MEDIA PROPER FOR PRIMARY CAUSE OF FIRE
Flammability Limits in
N/A
LEL
N/A
UEL
N/A
Air % by Volume
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NONE KNOWN
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards; NONE KNOWN
* Optional
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA
OSHA 174
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MSDS GAF
STABILITY
Stable
Unstable
__X__
Conditions
____
NONE KNOWN
To Avoid
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products
NONE KNOWN
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
____ May Occur
Conditions
__X__ Will Not Occur
NONE KNOWN
To Avoid
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:
_X__ Inhalation ___ Skin Absorption
Haz
Acute
HEALTH
HAZARDS
CARCINOGEN LISTED IN:
___ Ingestion
___ Not
___ NTP
___ IARC Monograph
___ OSHA
___ Not Listed
Chronic
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: PROLONGED INHALATION – COULD RESULT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SILICOSIS,
CHARACTERIZED BY SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DRY COUGH, FATIGUE AND DECREASED WORK CAPACITY
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: NO DATA FOUND
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER
Skin Contact WASH AFTER EXPOSURE
Inhalation IF DUST IS BREATHED IN LARGE AMOUNTS, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AT ONCE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
SHORTNESS OF BREATH CONTINUOUS
Ingestion NO EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE EXPECTED
SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, WHERE TLV OR PEL MAY BE EXCEEDED
Protective Gloves AS REQUIRED
VENTILATION
____ Local Exhaust
TO BE USED
____ Special
Eye Protection
____ Mechanical (General)
__X__ Other (Specify) USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Other Protective Clothing and Equipment SAFETY GLASSES
Hygienic Work Practices OBSERVE ORDINARY MEASURES OF PERSONAL HYGIENE
SECTION 7 - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE/LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken if Material is Spilled or Released: WET DOWN MATERIAL, PRIOR TO CLEAN-UP TO CONTROL DUSTING.
Waste Disposal Methods: SCOOP UP AND DISPOSE OFF WITH SOLID WASTE ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: NONE
Other Precautions and/or Special Hazards: NONE
MSDS NO. 1029 - A
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