MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

AR EPS FOAM expanded polystyrene (EPS) products for construction applications are made from raw materials containing combustion modifier.

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Section 1 – Product Information and Company Identification
Product Identification / Product Name:

SILVERCORE® Thermal insulation, SILVERCORE® EIFS, Geo Foam, Floatation Billets, Polystyrene, Packaging, Boards and Pipe Covering. Expanded Polystyrene products come in the form of polystyrene beads, blocks, sheets, cut shapes, fine and coarse granulated material.

Supplier’s Name:
AR EPS FOAM Corporation
#65 3347E – 262nd Street
Langley, British Columbia
Canada V4W 3V9
MSDS or technical Information Email: info@arepsfoam.com

Physical Description/Properties:
Appearance:
Light weight rigid cellular plastic in sheet, cut and cut shapes, slab or block, white or grey colored. May also be supplied as loose beads (i.e. bean bag beans) or granulated pieces.

Other Properties:
Solubility in Organic Solvents:
Polystyrene is soluble in hydrocarbons (eg. Gas and mineral turpentine) and esters and ketones (eg. Acrylic lacquer thinners); insoluble in alcohol (eg. Methylated spirits).
Product Grades: CAN/ULC-S701-05 Standard for Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, Boards and Pipe Covering Type 1 & 2,
Density testing ASTM D1622-08, Flexural Strength ASTM C203-05, Compressive Strength ASTM D1621-04a, Limited Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863.08, Thermal Resistance testing ASTM C518-04.
® - Registered trademarks of AR EPS FOAM Corporation.

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Section 2 - Chemical Family, Composition and Ingredient Information

*This is a flammable blowing agent those off-gases from product or for a short period after production. Most of the pentane off-gases prior to shipment, it dissipates rapidly in air, product may contain trace amounts (<1%wt). However, residual blowing agent may gradually off-gas from the foam during storage or use.

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Section 3 – Health/Physical Hazard Identification

Acute – eye contact: Dust from sanding or cutting may cause physical eye irritation and/or injury. Hot wire cutting may generate fumes which are may cause irritation to the eyes.

Acute – Skin Contact: Normally there is no irritation; direct contact with a rough cut of foam can cause mechanical abrasion to exposed skin. No long term effects.

Acute – Inhalation: None identified when product is used in state of purchase. Hot wire cutting may generate fumes which may be irritating to some.

Acute – Ingestion: Don’t swallow may cause obstruction to you airways, keep away from small children. Dust from sanding or cutting may cause mild irritation.

Overview: There should be no unusual conditions are expected from this product after it is aged. Store in a well vented area. Wear appropriate safety glasses or goggles when cutting to avoid dust particles in your eyes. Respiratory protection is not normally required. If hot wire cutting, sawing or sanding is generating 10 times above the occupational exposure limits, wear appropriate respiratory protection either a dust mask or approved NIOSH respirator. If skin is sensitive wear appropriate gloves, long sleeved shirts and long pants.

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Section 4 –First Aid Measures

Eye contact: Flush eyes with water or saline solution for at least 15 minutes, while holding eye lids open. Seek medical attention if irritation persists or worsens.

Skin Contact: No long term effects. Seek medical attention if irritation persists or worsens.

Inhalation: First aid if necessary seek fresh air, if you have persisted troubles breathing seek medical attention.

Ingestion: First aid if product is swallowed monitor person for airway obstruction. Don’t induce vomiting. Seek medical attention, if obstruction occurs or if acute pain occurs and is persistent.

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Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures

Flammable: Yes if ignited, avoid smoking, and keep away from open flames and high temperatures. Grinding or sawing can produce dust particles which under certain conditions may ignite. Hot wire cutting can ignite if hot wire stops moving, or is stationary.

Means of Extinction: Dry chemical (ABC type), CO2 carbon dioxide, water fog, water spray, fire-fighting foam should be used.

Flashpoint and Method:

Auto ignition Temperature: 440 C (828 F) ASTM D-1929 for expanded polystyrene.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Pentane vapours may be emitter from freshly expanded or processed foam or when product is heated. Hazardous concentrations may accumulate inside a sealed container or within confined space areas. Electrostatic discharge can be a source of ignition of accumulated pentane vapours exceeding the lower explosion limit of 1.5% (15,000 ppm). If ignited, there may dense black/grey smoke, smoke consists of carbon dioxide, styrene, pentane, carbon monoxide, hydrogen halide. Other undetermined hydrocarbon fraction could be released in small quantities. Dust also could contribute to an increased fire hazard see handling and storage.

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Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Leak and Spill Procedures:

Land Spill: Swipe up or vacuum up the material and place it into suitable containers for recycling or disposal if dirty, as a non-hazardous waste in an appropriate recycling or disposal facility.

Water Spill: This material will float, currents will take it away, the wind can also blow it around if not cleaned up either with a net or remove with a vacuum truck. Product will not leach into the water.

Air Release: The wind will blow it around but it does settle out of the air. You can use a blower to confine it into one place for easy pick-up for recycling or disposal as a non-hazardous waste.

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Section 7: Storage and Transport

Storage Requirements: Store in a well ventilated area. No Smoking – No lighters – No Matches – No welding around expanded polystyrene product this should be strictly enforced. Keep away from heat sources and oxidising agents too. When stored outdoors, tarp to protect from rain, wind, UV rays this can break down polystyrene discolour it giving it a yellow tint.

Transport: Expanded polystyrene product is not classified as dangerous goods for transport, storage or handling.

Combustibility Labelling: CAUTION: This product is combustible. A protective barrier or thermal barrier is required as specified in the appropriate engineering controls and building code.

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Section 8: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Rigid cellular foam in block, sheet, bead or shapes, with a coloring of white, or grey.
Physical state: Solid
Odour: Slight hydrocarbon odour.
Vapour Pressure: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: Softens at 70 to 80 C (160 to 176 F)
Specific Gravity: L (Water=1): 1.05 to 1.18
Solubility in Water: Very slight
Freezing Point: N/A
Vapour Density (Air=1): N/A
pH: N/A

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Section 9: Ecological Information

Expanded polystyrene is not considered dangerous or harmful to wildlife, animals, plants or marine animals. Animals and marine animals could ingest this produce which could obstruct their digestive tract, please keep it contained. It is not expected to harm ecosystems through its applied uses.

• Current projects using SilverCore EPS.
• Past projects using SilverCore EPS.