Asphalt Cement, All Grades

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Also see Emergency Overview and Hazard Ratings on the top of Page 1 of this MSDS. Major Route(s) of Entry Skin contact. Inhalation. Signs and Symptoms of Acute Exposure Inhalation No significant adverse health effects are expected to occur upon short-term exposure to this product at ambient temperatures. Breathing heated mist or vapor can irritate the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, bronchi, and lungs. Hydrogen sulfide (H 2S) can evolve when this product is stored or handled at elevated temperatures. H 2S can cause respiratory irritation and hypoxia. At low concentrations, H2S has an odor of rotten eggs. At higher concentrations, H2S odor is not apparent. At concentrations above 500 ppm, H 2S causes unconsciousness and death by respiratory paralysis. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has determined that atmospheres containing 100 ppm or more of H 2S are immediately dangerous to life and health. Eye Contact Hot material can cause burns to the eye. This material can cause eye irritation with tearing, redness, or a stinging or burning feeling. Effects may become more serious with repeated or prolonged contact. Skin Contact Hot material can cause burns to the skin. May cause skin irritation with redness, an itching or burning feeling, and swelling of the skin. Effects may become more serious with repeated or prolonged contact. Skin contact may cause harmful effects in other parts of the body. Ingestion Contact with hot material may cause thermal burns. If swallowed at ambient temperatures, no significant adverse health effects are anticipated. If swallowed in large quantities, this material can obstruct the intestine.

Potential chronic health

This material, or a component of this material, has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory Summary animals. The relevance of this to humans is not clear. See Toxicological Information (Section 11) Conditions Aggravated Disorders of the following organs or organ systems that may be aggravated by significant by Exposure exposure to this material or its components include: Skin, Respiratory System, Kidneys, Central Nervous System (CNS) Target Organs Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea Carcinogenic Potential Certain preparations of this material are classified as carcinogenic by