Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) with Stone Aggregates

Hazard statements (CLP)

H335

Code

Statements

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

• Classification of Hazards

Health hazards

Inhalation of asphalt fumes and stone dust can cause respiratory irritation Prolonged skin contact with hot asphalt can cause burns Long-term inhalation of stone dust (silica) can cause lung diseases, including silicosis

Physical hazards

Heat-related burns from hot asphalt Equipment-related injuries when handling aggregates Fire/explosion hazard from asphalt during transport and heating Signal Words: Danger Hazard Statements o Asphalt fumes may cause respiratory irritation o Stone dust may cause lung damage if inhaled regularly o Hot asphalt can cause severe skin burns o Combustible material under certain conditions

Precautionary statements

o Use PPE (respirators, gloves, long sleeves, safety glasses) when handling asphalt and aggregates. 1 o Avoid inhalation of asphalt fumes and stone dust. o Use proper lifting techniques and equipment for heavy materials. o Ensure adequate ventilation during asphalt paving.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

o Health Hazards: ▪ Inhalation of asphalt fumes and stone dust can cause respiratory irritation. ▪ Prolonged skin contact with hot asphalt can cause burns. ▪ Long-term inhalation of stone dust (silica) can cause lung diseases, including silicosis. o Physical Hazards: ▪ Heat-related burns from hot asphalt. ▪ Equipment-related injuries when handling aggregates. ▪ Fire/explosion hazard from asphalt during transport and heating. • Signal Words: Danger • Hazard Statements: o Asphalt fumes may cause respiratory irritation. o Stone dust may cause lung damage if inhaled regularly. o Hot asphalt can cause severe skin burns. o Combustible material under certain conditions. •