MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET for Patch-N-Pave Cold Asphalt
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT INFORMATION
GENERAL OR GENERIC NAME: Asphalt cold mix
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION
INGREDIENT CAS NUMBER PERCENT TLV
PPM
TLV
PPM
Petroleum (Asphalt Base) 8052-42-4 2-8% *(1)5 *I(5)
Limestone 1317-65-3 91-97% *(2)10 *(2)10
Petroleum (Solvent) 68476-34-6 1-3% *(3)500NE
*(1) As fumes
*(2) Total dust
*(3) NIOSH recommends a limit of 100mg/m3-8 hour time weighted average.
Comments: This product does not contain substances subject to section 313 of ASRA Title I11.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: (degrees F): Not Applicable
PERCENT VOLATILE: (by volume): 0-4% ODOR
APPEARANCE AND COLOR: Black, coated stone with petroleum odor.
EVAPORATION RATE: Slower than Ether
COMMENTS: None
VAPOR DENSITY: Heavier than air
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Greater than water.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (Method Used): Greater than 200(F) (Cleveland Tag Open Cup)
EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: Unknown
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon Dioxide, foam, dry chemical and water fog.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: (Wear self contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operation in positive pressure mode. Water on foam may cause frothing, which can be violent and possibly life endangering, especially if sprayed into hot burning containers.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA: Avoid using water stream to prevent frothing. Never use welding or cutting torch on or near drum (even empty) because product (even residue) can ignite explosively. Carbon Monoxide and other organic compounds may be formed upon combustion.
NFPA CODE HEALTH - 2
FLAMMABILITY - 1
REACTIVITY - 0
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None Known
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): Avoid contact with strong acids, oxidizing agents and petroleum products to preserve quality.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide and other unknown organic compounds.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None Known
SECTION - 6 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
EYES: Can cause severe irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision.
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, dermatitis.
INHALATION: Excessive inhalation of heated materials in an enclosed heated area may cause nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, possible unconsciousness and even asphyxiation.
INGESTION: Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Ingestion is not anticipated in an industrial setting.
CARCINOGENICITY
.....OSHA - Not Regulated
.....NTP - Not Listed
.....LARC - Not Listed
SECTION 7- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
EYES OR SKIN: Itching or burning.
INHALATION: Dizziness and/or shortness of breath, irritation to lungs and /or nasal passages, nausea.
COMMENTS: This product as with any chemical may enhance allergic conditions on certain people. Above results are based on similar product testing. No human exposure data is available. This product contains petroleum solvent. Materials similar to petroleum solvent have been shown to produce shin cancer in laboratory animals following repeated skin exposure without washing or removal.
SECTION 8 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
SMALL SPILL: Scoop up material into suitable container for reuse.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Use old or contaminated mix for base material.
LARGE SPILL: Scoop up material into suitable container(s) for re-use.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Use old or contaminated mix for base material.
COMMENTS: None
SECTION 9 - ROUTING HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
EYES: Chemical or safety glasses.
SKIN:: Impervious clothing, gloves, shoes.
INHALATION: If handled in a confined area, wear a NIOSH approved amine and ammonia respiratory cartridge or NIOSH approved air supplied breathing equipment.
VENTILATION: Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV(s) and to prevent vapor accumulation.
SUITABLE RESPIRATOR: None needed unless used in a confined area.
COMMENTS: None
SECTION 10 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
WORK/HYGENIC PRACTICES: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Do not take internally. Dispose of used container properly according to local, state, and federal regulations.
COMMENTS: 'To the best of our knowledge the information contained herein is correct. All chemicals may present unknown health hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these will not require responsibility on behalf of the user. Users of any chemical should satisfy themselves that the conditions and method of use assure that chemical is used safely. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREIN OR THE CHEMICAL TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.'