Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
14808-60-7
Name of the chemical
Silica, crystalline
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-09-12
Product name
Hot Mix Asphalt
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Paving material for road surfaces, parking lots, driveways etc
supplier name
Dufferin Construction Company
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Company Information
company name
Dufferin Construction Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H320, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H320
Causes eye irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye irritation Cat. 2B; H320 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure (inhalation), Cat. 3; H335
2.2 Label elements
Warning. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Avoid breathing fume Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or a well-ventilated area.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfort able for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
2.3 Other hazards
Product supplied as a hot semi-solid, causes thermal burns to exposed skin. May ignite flammable and /or combustible materials. Hot asphalt releases fumes; in confined spaces asphalt fumes accumulate. Asphalt fumes cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract. Fumes may contain trace amounts of very toxic hydrogen sulphide. Natural aggregate (stone) contains crystalline silica. Hot mix product contains aggregate mixed with the asphalt and /or polymer binder material. Under these conditions the product will not release crystalline silica.
