Hot Mix Asphalt

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318, H335, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe eye damage May cause cancer by inhalation Causes damage to organs (lungs/respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation)

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors in a well ventilated area. Wash any exposed body parts thoroughly after handling. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If exposed or concerned: Immediately get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell or irritation or rash occurs. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If in eyes: Rinse cautionslyy with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.

Storage

Restrict or control access (store locked up). Engulfment hazard: Store in a will ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known

Additional information

This product is a mixture or liquid asphalt and aggregates. Aggregates may contain variable degrees of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) which may cause cancer. Repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (quartz) may cause lung cancer according to IARC and NTP; ACGIH states that it is a suspected cause of cancer. Other forms of RCS (e.g., tridymite and cristobalite) may also be present or formed under certain industrial processes. Release of silica should only occur if product is hammered, ground, or otherwise broken/damaged.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CARCINOGENICITY – Category 1A; H350 substance or mixture: SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) – Category 3; H335 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) – Category 1; H372 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION – Category 2; H315 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION – Category 1; H318