Hot-Mix Asphalt

Health hazards

Not Classified Carcinogenicity-Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity- Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure- Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause cancer (Inhalation) Suspected of damaging the unborn child Causes damage to organs (lung/respiratory system, adrenals, bone marrow, liver, lymph nodes, kidney, stomach and thymus) through prolonged or repeated

Prevention

Precautionary statement: • Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. • Do not breathe dust, fume, or vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. • Wash hands thoroughly after handling. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. • Product may contain or release hydrogen sulfide, which is highly toxic and is a flammable gas. Assessment of storage tanks, transport vessels and other confined spaces should be made to determine potential exposures and appropriate controls

Response

If exposed or concerned: Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor/physician. Get medical advice/attention • Specific treatment (see the following information on this label). • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. • IF ON SKIN: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest position comfortable for breathing. • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well ventilated place.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

None Known

Additional information

Heated material can cause thermal burns. Fumes from heated asphalt may be irritating to the eye, nose and throat. Hot-Mix Asphalt contains aggregate, a naturally occurring mineral complex with varying quantities of quartz (crystalline silica). Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) may cause cancer. Hardened product may be subjected to various natural or mechanical forces that produce small particles (dust) which may contain respirable crystalline silica (particles less than 10 micrometers in aerodynamic diameter). Repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (quartz) may cause lung cancer according to IARC, NTP; ACGIH states that it is a suspected cause of cancer.