General Information
Version
09/13
Product name
ASPHALT FLUX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
If this product is used in combination with other products, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for those
Emergency telephone
1-800-468-1760
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Company Information
company name
Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
CAUTION!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA * * * EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance Black, semi-solid, burnt, asphaltish odor.
Signal word
CAUTION!
Physical hazards
Negligible fire hazard.
Health hazards
May cause irritation of the skin and eyes. May cause irritation if inhaled or swallowed. Contact with hot material may cause thermal burns.
Potential health effects
Inhalation (Breathing) High concentrations of vapor or mist may irritate the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). May cause difficulty breathing. Inhalation of hydrogen sulfide released from hot product in enclosed areas may produce unconsciousness, convulsions, respiratory paralysis, coma and death. Hydrogen Sulfide concentration dissolved in asphalt is less than 0.1% WT%, but may give rise to vapor concentrations in storage tanks in excess of the
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Contact with skin may aggravate pre-existing dermatitis. Individuals with pre-existing lung or central nervous system disorders may have increased susceptibility to the effects of exposure. Excess eye exposure to hot vapors may cause conjunctivitis. Chronic Prolonged and/or repeated skin contact may cause drying and cracking or dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure to hot vapors may cause photo sensitization and melanosis.
Cancer information
No information available for the product.
Environmental hazards
No information available for the product.
