SpEC Bitprufe No. 3

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Caution: May cause skin and eye irritation. Dilute with water. For hot product, immediately immerse in or flush the affected area with large amounts of cold water to dissipate heat. Do not allow material to completely dry. Fumes from heated material may be irritating.

Aspiration hazard

if swallowed can cause lung damage

HMIS® ratings

Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Personal Protection Index 0

NFPA Ratings

Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Special Hazard None

Potential health effects

Eyes: Direct contact may cause eye irritation. Exposure to vapors, fumes, or mists may cause irritation. Contact with heated material may cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage. Skin: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Prolonged or repeated contact may irritate the skin and cause a skin rash (dermatitis). Inhalation: Avoid breathing vapours or mist. Prolonged or excessive inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation. Hydrogen sulfide can cause respiratory paralysis and death depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Ingestion: Substance may be harmful if swallowed. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Exposure to hot material may cause thermal burns. Vapours may have an offensive odour which may cause headaches, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms of overexposure include fatigue, tearing of eyes, and burning sensation in the throat, cough, and chest discomfort and skin irritation.

Potential chronic health

No known hazards in normal industrial use. Carcinogenicity: IARC has determined that there is inadequate evidence that asphalt is carcinogenic to humans. While brief or intermittent skin contact with this product is not expected to cause harm, those workers who do not practice good personal hygiene and who are exposed repeatedly via skin contact may be at risk.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Disorders of the kidney, liver, skin and respiratory system.