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NewTech | COMPANY INFORMATION | COMPOSITION | HAZARD DATA | PRECAUTIONS |
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NewTech
Material Safety Data Sheet
01-January-2006 
NewTech Composite Roofing Shingles
COMPANY INFORMATION
Manufacturer/Distributor
Meixin Manufacturing Ltd.
12 Tuo, Wang Tang Di Duan, Da Lin, Hui Dong,
Hui Zhou, Guang Dong, China
516321
Phone Numbers
Product Information: 888-359-2288
Medical Emergency: 888-359-2288
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COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components/Materials
PEP Resin
Small amounts of additives such as dyes, pigments, and stabilizers
Exposure Limits
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
Other Limits : None Established |
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PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical Data
Boiling Point : Not Applicable
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1) : 1.07
Vapor Pressure : Not Applicable
Melting Point (F') : 300-340
Vapor Density : Not Applicable |
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PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Cont.)
Evaporation Rate : Not Applicable
Solubility in water : Insoluble
Appearance and Odor : Molded plastic shingle with no apparent odor |
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point : 735 (F')
Flammable Limits
LEL : Unknown
UEL : Unknown
Extinguishing Media : Water, Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, and Foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures : Firefighter must wear SCBA and full protective clothing
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards : Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions |
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REACTIVITY DATA
Stability : Stable
Conditions to Avoid : None
Incompatibility : Strong acids and strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products : Incomplete combustion can generate carbon monoxide, butyraldehyde, Methanol, formic acid as appropriate
Hazardous Polymerization : Polymerization will not occur
Conditions to avoid : None Known |
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of Entry Inhalation : Yes
Skin : Yes
Ingestion : Yes
Health Hazards (acute and chronic) : None Known
Carcinogenicity : None of the components present in this material at equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGHI as a carcinogen |
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA (Cont.)
FIRST AID
Inhalation : If exposed to fumes from overheating or combustion, move to fresh air. During a fire fumes are evolved which may cause irritation to the eyes and upper respiratory tract. Consult a Physician if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact : The material is practically non-toxic by skin contact. If molten material gets on skin, cool rapidly with cold water. Do not attempt to remove material from skin. Obtain medical treatment for thermal burn.
Ingestion : Not hazardous by ingestion. |
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING and USE
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled : Not Applicable
Waste Disposal Method : Disposal should be in accordance with Federal, State/Provincial and Local requirements
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage : No unusual storage conditions required |
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CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection : Not required under normal installation conditions. Ventilation : Not Applicable
Local Exhaust : Not Applicable
Mechanical : Not Applicable
Special : Not Applicable
Other : Not Applicable
Protective gloves : Gloves are recommended for good industrial practices
Eye Protection : Safety glasses are recommended for good industrial practices
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment : Any applicable PPE is recommended for good industrial practices
Work/Hygienic Practices : Not Applicable
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