1. Composition/Information on Ingredients
A blend of components derived from crude petroleum oil. Oxidized (Blown) Bitumen is produced by either a staggered or a continuous blowing process. The product contains no dangerous substances according to EC Directive 67/548/EEC and further modifications and adaptations pointed out in this publication.
2. Hazards Identification
- Inhalation: of vapor or mist can cause headache, nausea, irritation of nose and
lungs.
- Eye Contact: with material can cause slight irritation.
- Prolonged or Repeated Skin Contact: can cause slight skin irritation.
- Contact with Hot Material: can cause thermal burns which may result in permanent
skin damage. Hot product may cause severe eye burns and/or blindness.
- Safety Hazards: Not classified as flammable. Contact of hot material with water will
result in vio- lent expansion and splashing or boil-over may occur.
- Environmental Hazards: Not classified as dangerous for the environment.
3. First Aid Measures
- General Information: DO NOT DELAY. Keep victim calm and obtain medical
treatment immediately.
- Eye Contact: If the substance has entered the eyes then irrigate with emergency
eye wash solution (if avail- able) or clean water for up to 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention. If contact with hot product, cool the burn area by flushing with large
amounts of water. Do not attempt to remove anything from the burn area or apply
burn creams or ointments. Cover the burn area loosely with a sterile dressing. All
burns should receive medical at- tention and transport to the nearest medical facility
for additional treatment.
- Skin Contact: Remove contamination with proprietary skin cleaner, followed by
washing with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical attention. If contact
with hot product, cool the burn area by flushing with large amounts of water. Do not
attempt to remove anything from the burn area or apply burn creams or ointments.
Cover the burn area loosely with a sterile dressing. All burns should receive medical
attention and transport to the nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
- Ingestion: Under normal conditions of use this is not expected to be a primary
route of exposure. If swallowed seek medical advice immediately. Do not induce
vomiting.
- Inhalation: If inhalation occurs, remove the patient into fresh air. Keep warm and
at rest. If rapid recovery does not occur obtain medical attention.
- Advice to Physician: Do not attempt to remove the product from the skin as it
provides a sterile airtight cover- ing which will eventually fall away with the scab as
the burn heals. If removal is attempted mineral oil or a min- eral oil based ointment
may be applied to help soften the product to facilitate removal.
4. Fire-fighting Measures
- There are no risks of fire or explosion as the products identified are non[1]combustible. The product is non-flammable but it can cause dangerous fumes if
there is a fire.
- Specific Hazards: In the event of combustion occurring products may include a
complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particles and gases (smoke), unidentified
organic and inorganic compounds and carbon monox- ide. Boil over of tanks and
violent eruptions may occur in the presence of water.
- Suitable Extinguishing Media: Fog, foam or water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry
chemical powder, earth and sand may be used for small fires only.
- Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water in a jet.
- Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters: Wear proper protective equipment
including breathing apparatus when approaching a fire in a confined space.
5-Handling and Storage
- Storage: Store in unopened containers and keep dry. Keep the container in a well
ventilated place. Prevent all contact with water and moist atmosphere. Storage
temperature limits are 1°C to 80°C. Comply with all applica- ble EPA, OSHA, NFPA and
consistent State and Local Authority Guidelines.
- Handling: Avoid prolonged skin contact, avoid contact with eyes. With hot liquid
avoid contact to prevent ther- mal burns. Ensure adequate ventilation. For health
and safety reasons and to maintain quality, do not exceed the industry
recommended storage and handling temperatures.
6-Stability and Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions of use.
- Avoid heating material above the maximum recommended storage and handling
temperatures as this will cause degradation and formation of flammable vapors.
- Do not allow hot molten material to contact water or other liquids as this can cause
violent eruptions, splatter hot material or ignite flammable material. Avoid contact
with strong oxidizing agents as reactions will occur.
- Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen Sulphide Carbon Monoxide and other
Gases.
7. Toxicological Information
Acute Dermal Toxicity: is expected to below.
- Acute Inhalation Toxicity: Not considered to be an inhalation hazard under normal conditions of use. Avoid vapors from heated product material to prevent exposure to
potentially toxic/irritating fumes (see 10.0).
- Skin Irritation: Expected to be slightly irritating. Hot product material will cause
thermal burns and may result in permanent epidermal skin damage.
- Eye Irritation: Expected to be slightly irritating. Hot product material may cause
severe eye burns or results in blindness.
- Respiratory Irritation: Inhalation of mists or vapors may cause irritation to the
respiratory system.
- Carcinogenicity: Under EC criteria Bitumen is not classified as dangerous.
8. Disposal Considerations
- Material Disposal: Recover spillage and waste and recycle if possible. Comply with all regulations, waste classification, and disposal methods. It is the responsibility
of the waste generator. Do not dispose of drains, sewers, and running water sources.
- Container Disposal: Comply by regulations and those of local authorities. Collection
of waste should be done by a recognized contractor or collector.
- Coagulate the dispersion by the stepwise addition of ferric chloride and lime. Remove the clear supernatant and flush it with a chemical sewer. Incinerate liquid
and contaminated solids in accordance with local, state, re- regional, and federal regulations.
