Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
68476-30-2
Name of the chemical
Fuel oil, no. 2
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-11-30
Product name
VLW Emulsified Asphalt (asphalt)
Product Synonyms
VLW Emulsified Asphalt, VLW
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
VLW is an inverted asphalt emulsion used as a binder in asphalt paving applications such as paving roads, driveways, parking lots and other surface, base, or sub-base applications
Emergency telephone
CANUTEC (613) 996-6666, 24HRS
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Company Information
company name
Coco Paving Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
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
VLW is a dark brown to black colored liquid 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. VLW is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC or NTP, some components of the product are. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that occupational exposures to oxidized asphalt and their emissions during roofing operations are “probably carcinogenic to Humans (Group 2A). IARC concluded that occupational exposures to hard asphalt and their emissions during mastic asphalt work are “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B).
