Micro Seal (Asphalt emulsion)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classified according to Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin Irritation Category 3 Eye Irritation Category 2B Carcinogenicity Category 2

2.2 Label elements

WARNING Hot product can cause burns. Harmful if swallowed Eye Gloves Protection Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes mild skin irritation Causes eye irritation Product may release Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) gas. Apron Use proper engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment. Read SDS for details.

2.3 Other hazards

Micro Seal is a dark brown to black colored liquid slurry that has a petroleum odor. Hot product will cause severe thermal burns. If burned by hot product, cool affected area immediately with flowing cool water. Seek medical attention. This product may release toxic hydrogen sulfide (H2S), particularly if heated. Skin contact on repeated or prolonged basis can cause drying of the skin which may result in irritation or dermatitis. This product contains trace amounts of crystalline silica. Under normal use and application MicroSeal does not release crystalline silica. However, cutting, crushing or grinding hardened asphalt or other crystalline silica-bearing materials will release respirable crystalline silica. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica can cause silicosis, a seriously disabling and fatal lung disease.