EN 13108 Asphalt and mixtures containing

Hazard statements (CLP)

H304, H314, H317, H335, H372

Code

Statements

H304

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 67/548/EEC: Classification of the substance or mixture Not classified as dangerous in accordance with EC

Signal word

Danger Toxic

Hazard statements

H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause skin irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (relates possible lung damage if exposed to respirable silica* that may be released if hardened asphalt is cut, drilled, milled or planed.)

Precautionary statements

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/vapours. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required (see Section 8.)

2.3 Other hazards

2.3.1. Hot materials may burn the skin Not classified as dangerous in accordance with EC • Fumes from Asphalt are unlikely to be hazardous when laid in open air situations, but there may be a risk to health by continuous inhalation of high vapour concentrations which might arise in poorly ventilated, confined or semi-confined spaces. • Asphalt is not a dusty material, but respirable dust may be released by cutting, drilling or planing hardened asphalt. If inhaled in excessive quantities quantities over a prolonged period or extended period, respirable dust can constitute a long term health hazard. Dusts containing Respirable Crystalline Silica* (quartz) present a greater hazard. Long-term exposure to respirable dust can lead to respiratory system damage and disease. Respirable crystalline silica* has been associated with the lung disease silicosis. The quartz content of the product will vary, and is related to the type of aggregate used in the production of the asphalt. Advice on the quartz content and other chemical information is available from the supplying unit. Please note: Any references to respirable silica only apply if hardened asphalt is cut, drilled, milled or planed. 2.3.2. Deferred set asphalt Deferred set asphalt contains flux oil, which may be present in quantities of up to approximately 2%. Flux oil in liquid state carries a risk of aspiration, which can lead to rapid and possibly fatal lung damage, and has the hazard

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified as dangerous in accordance with EC 1272/2008. However, please note: the main hazards presented by asphalt relate to the temperature of the material. The following hazards may apply