Anionic Rapid Setting Emulsion - Ver. 1

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact; eye contact; inhalation. Inhalation Vapors and gases from heated asphalt are obnoxious and toxic containing some hydrogen sulfide. Inhalation of hot asphalt fumes can produce eye and respiratory tract irritation, headache, nausea and nervousness due to the formation of hydrogen sulfide gas. Skin Contact Slightly irritating to the skin. Contact with hot material can cause thermal burns repeated or prolonged exposure can irritate or burn the skin. Eye Contact EYE IRRITANT. May cause serious eye damage. May irritate or burn the eyes. Permanent damage including blindness may result. The vapour also irritates the eyes. Hot liquid product may cause thermal burns. Ingestion Can burn the lips, tongue, throat and stomach. Can irritate the mouth, throat and stomach. Can cause a laxative effect. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Effects of Long-Term No known significant effects or critical hazards. (Chronic) Exposure Carcinogenicity An IARC working group has concluded that occupational exposures to straight-run bitumens and their emissions during road paving are 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' (Group 2B).

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Embryotoxicity Reproductive Toxicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Repeated or prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Exposure

Environmental effects

Rapidly moves through and into the environment. through soil and sediment. into groundwater.