Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
68187-57-5
Name of the chemical
Pitch, coal tar-petroleum, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2019-01-24
Product name
Refined Tar
Product Synonyms
Modified RT-12, RT-9, RT-12, RT-240
Chemical name
Aromatic pitch
CAS No.
68187-57-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
driveways, roadways, roofing, manufacturing
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Lone Star Specialty Products, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H340, H350, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H340
May cause genetic defects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
• Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Emergency Overview: Aromatic pitch is a brown to black, oily liquid with a strong aromatic coal tar odor. This substance has been associated with acute and chronic health effects, including cancer. Material will burn if ignited. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes, dermal, inhalation, ingestion
Potential Acute Health Effects
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation This substance causes substantial but temporary eye injury. It is harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Exposure to the chemical causes eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms of systemic poisoning include nausea, salivation, vomiting, respiratory difficulties, dizziness, headache, loss of pupillary reflex, cyanosis, hypothermia, profuse sweating, and mild convulsions. Prolonged or frequent exposure may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Potential chronic health
Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Clear evidence; known carcinogen) by NTP. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available The substance may be toxic to skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Persons with preexisting skin disorders or central nervous functional illnesses may be at increased risk from overexposure. Exposure to vapor may aggravate preexisting lung condition. Persons with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency of the red blood cells are more susceptible to hemolytic anemia. Signs and symptoms Irritation of nose and throat. Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Skin irritation. Defatting of the skin. Rash
