Hot Mix Asphalt

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H320, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Eye Irrit. 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.

Additional information

DANGER! RELEASE OF TOXIC HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) GAS CAN BE EMITTED FROM HOT ASPHALT. DUE TO ODOR MASKING/FATIGUE OF THE SENSE OF SMELL, THE ODOR OF H2S (ROTTEN EGGS) CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS A MEANS OF DETECTION. INHALATION OF A FEW BREATHS OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS (700 PPM) COULD BE FATAL.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS07

Hazardous Ingredients

Aggregate (crushed stone, sand and gravel) Asphalt

Hazard statements

Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves. Wash thoroughly after handling. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see supplementary first aid instructions on this Safety Data Sheet). IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Unknown acute toxicity: 100 percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 1 Fire = 1 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 1 Health = 1 FIRE 1 Fire = 1 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

2.3 Other hazards

None known