General Information
Revision date
2021-11-09
Product name
ASPHALT BLENDSTOCK
CAS No.
8052-42-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Mainly used for road paving, Miscellaneous industrial applications
supplier name
Imperial Oil Downstream
Emergency telephone
1-866-232-9563
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Imperial Oil Downstream
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This material is considered to be NON-HAZARDOUS according to regulatory guidelines. This product has been classified in accordance with hazard criteria of the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) SOR/2015-17 and the SDS contains all the information required by the HPR SOR/2015-17.
Health hazards
Not Otherwise Classified None as defined under HPR SOR/2015-17 Exposure to high fume concentrations from heated asphalt may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Hydrogen sulphide, a highly toxic gas, may be present. Signs and symptoms of overexposure to hydrogen sulphide include respiratory and eye irritation, dizziness, nausea, coughing, a sensation of dryness and pain in the nose, and loss of consciousness. Odour does not provide a reliable indicator of the presence of hazardous levels in the atmosphere.
Physical hazards
Not Otherwise Classified None as defined under HPR SOR/2015-17
Other physicochemical hazards
Thermal burn hazard - contact with hot material may cause thermal burns.
Environmental hazards
No significant hazards. NFPA Hazard ID: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 HMIS Hazard ID: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 NOTE: This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1 without expert advice. Health studies have shown that chemical exposure may cause potential human health risks which may vary from person to person.
