ICSC 0612 - ASPHALT

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ASPHALT	ICSC: 0612 (October 2004)
Bitumen Petroleum bitumen

CAS #: 8052-42-4

UN #: 1999

EC Number: 232-490-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.		Use dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam. NO water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath.	Use ventilation. Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Heat-insulating gloves when handling molten form. Protective clothing.	Rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Let solidify. Sweep spilled substance into containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE

PACKAGING

ASPHALT

ICSC: 0612

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance DARK BROWN OR BLACK SOLID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Boiling point: >300°C Melting point: 54-173°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.0-1.18 Solubility in water: none Flash point: >200°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: ~400°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
DARK BROWN OR BLACK SOLID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Boiling point: >300°C
Melting point: 54-173°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.0-1.18
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: >200°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: ~400°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of fume. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The heated substance may cause burns.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Fumes of this substance are possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of fume.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The heated substance may cause burns.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Fumes of this substance are possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued. MAK: 1.5 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 3; pregnancy risk group: D

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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