Section I

San Jose, Costa Rica

Date Prepared November 1, 2006

Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information

Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s))	OSHA PEL	ACGIH TLV	Other Limits Recommended	wt. %
Polyethylene Foam CAS: 900 2 884	NE *	NE *	NE *	50-100
Hydrocarbon CAS: 75 28 5, 74 98 6, 109 66 0 isobutene, propane, pentane	800 ppm	800 ppm	NE*	trace
Aluminum (foil) CAS: 74 29 905	NE *	NE *	NE *	0-50
*NE - None Established

Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics

Polyethylene Foam

Boiling Point	N/A*	Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)	0.1-0.2
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)	N/A*	Melting Point	110-140°C
Vapor Density (AIR = 1)	N/A*	Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)	N/A*
Solubility in Water	not soluble
Appearance and Odor	white or clear plastic, no odor
* N/A/ not applicable

Aluminum Foil

Boiling Point	N/A*	Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)	2.72-2.73
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)	N/A*	Melting Point	630-660 °C
Vapor Density (AIR = 1)	N/A*	Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)	N/A*
Solubility in Water	not soluble
Appearance and Odor	bright silver-colored metal, no odor

Hydrocarbon Gas

Trace amounts that are gradually lost after manufacture.

Boiling Point	N/A*	Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)	N/A*
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)	N/A*	Melting Point	N/A*
Vapor Density (AIR = 1)	N/A*	Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)	N/A*
Solubility in Water	slightly soluble
Appearance and Odor	colorless gas, no odor at the concentration present in foam

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used) Polyethylene N/A Aluminum N/A Hydrocarbon gas -80 to -90 °C (trace amounts present in foam)	Flammable Limits Polyethylene NE Aluminum N/A Hydrocarbon NE	LEL N/A N/A 1.8 vol%	UEL N/A N/A 8.5 vol%
Extinguishing Media	Water, Water fog, Dry Chemical Extinguishers, Carbon Dioxide
Special Fire Fighting Procedures	Use self-contained breathing apparatus with positive pressure.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards	Charred, burned, or smoldering insulation must be removed from building.

Section V - Reactivity Data

Stability	Unstable		Conditions to Avoid
	Stable	X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)	Avoid contact between aluminum and wet cement or concrete. Avoid contact with strong oxidants
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts	None
Hazardous Polymerization	May Occur		Conditions to Avoid
	Will Not Occur	X

Section VI - Health Hazard Data

Route(s) of Entry:	Inhalation? N/A	Skin? N/A	Ingestion? yes (unlikely)
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) - N.E.
Gastrointestinal symptoms may result from ingestion.
Carcinogenicity: NO	NTP?: NO	IARC Monographs? None known	OSHA Regulated? No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: NA
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: NE
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: NA

Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled	No special care required.
Waste Disposal Method	No special care required.
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing
Trace amounts of hydrocarbon may be released during storage or transport. Large quantities of foam should be stored or transported with ventilation. The insulation should not be stored near heating equipment. Polyethylene foam will burn readily if exposed to a flame of a hot ignition source. Maximum storage temperature 70 ºC.
Other Precautions	Prodex shall not be stored in contact with any surface above 90 ºC.

Section VIII - Control Measures

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)	None required
Ventilation When stored		Local Exhaust: NA	Special: NA
		Mechanical (General): NA	Other: NA
Protective Gloves	Not required	Eye Protection	Normal protection for construction site
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: None
Work/Hygienic Practices: Normal cleanliness
Additional Information Disposal: Quantities of Prodex in excess of 100 pounds should be recycled. Small quantities of Prodex insulation can be sent to municipal landfills after checking state and local regulations. Transport: Prodex is not listed as a hazardous material by the U.S.D.O.T. Prodex is not regulated for international rail, highway, or air transport.
Prodex NFPA Classification:	Health - 0	Flammability - 1	Reactivity- 0
Hazardous Materials Information System:	Flammability - 1	Reactivity - 0	Acute Health - 0
* U.S.G.P.O.: 1986 - 491 - 529/45775
Please feel free to call our courteous customer service representatives for a quote.