General Information
Revision date
2006-04-01
Product name
PETROPEN 60/70
Chemical name
Petroleum Asphalt
Manufacturer Name
PETRON CORPORATION
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Company Information
company name
PETRON CORPORATION
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
General Information Asphalts are made up of asphaltenes, resins and other hydrocarbons that are suspected carcinogens. However there are no available data on the effects on humans that can be attributed to exposure to asphalt alone
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation of dust and fumes, eye and skin contact Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system Eye Contact Irritating to the eyes on direct contact. Skin Contact Low order of toxicity. Frequent or prolonged contact may irritate and cause dermatitis. Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis condition. Skin exposure to hot product will cause thermal burns. Inhalation High vapor/aerosol concentrations attainable at elevated temperatures well above ambient are irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, and may cause headaches, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects, including death. Toxic by inhalation of asphalt fumes. Ingestion Small amounts of these products aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing to death. Workplace Exposure Limits There are no limits established for these products. Exposure to asphalt fumes as well as mineral oil mists must not go beyond a concentration of 5 mg/m3.
