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General Information
Revision date
2018-06-06
Product name
BITUMEN
Product Synonyms
MacKay River Bitumen, FireBag Hot Bitumen, Dover Bitu- men, Bitumen, Off-Spec Bitumen, Sales Oil, FB HB, FHB,
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Raw product for oil refineries to produce fuels and other petro- leum based organic products Prepared by Product Safety: +1 905-804-4752
Emergency telephone
Suncor Energy: +1 403-296-3000; ber
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Company Information
company name
SUNCOR ENERGY INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance viscous liquid Colour black Odour Tarry odour. "Rotten egg" if H2S present, but odour is an unreli- able warning, since it may deaden the sense of smell.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin irritation : Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact Ingestion Inhalation Skin contact Inhalation : May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms and signs include headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and in extreme cases, loss of consciousness. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. Hydrogen sulphide may be released and collect in the vapor space of process vessels and storage tanks. In high doses hydrogen sulphide may produce pulmonary edema and respiratory depression or paralysis. Skin : Causes skin irritation. Eyes : May cause eye irritation. Ingestion : Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomit- ing and diarrhoea.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known.
2.3 Other hazards
None known. IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcino- gen by ACGIH.
