SAFETY
DATA SHEETS
Code: BITUCHEM ASPHALT LTD
Issue Date: MAY 2000
1. Identification of Substance & Company
NATRATEX
AND COLOURTEX WEARING COURSE
Company
Bituchem Asphalt
Ltd
Laymore Road
Forest Vale Industrial Estate
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2YH
Telephone: Dean
(01594) 826768
Fax: Dean (01594) 826948
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Modified Asphalts
are mixtures of aggregates, bitumens, synthetic binders and other
additives eg. Polymers, cellulose fibres, natural latex, synthetic
latex and pigments. The additives in the mixture will not exceed 10%
in the mixture and are fully bound within it and are not considered
to be hazardous.
For further details
of the specification refer to the relevant Technical Data Sheet.
3. Hazards Identification
These products
are NOT classified as hazardous in accordance with the CHIP regulations
(s1 1994/3247).
The main hazards
presented by Asphalt depends on the temperature of the material.
The following
hazards may apply.
• Hot materials may burn the skin.
• Fumes from Asphalt are unlikely to be hazardous when laid
in open air situations, but there may be a risk to health by continuous
inhalation of high vapour concentrations which might arise in confined
or semi-confined spaces.
4. First Aid Measures
Summary
of First Aid Procedures
Inhalation
Immediately remove to fresh air. If breathing is stopped or irregular,
apply artificial respiration, give heart massage if necessary and
seek medical attention.
Skin
Contact
Burns caused by contact with hot material should be cooled by immediately
drenching with cold water. The bitumen may then be removed under medical
supervision with warm medical paraffin.
Eye Contact
Irrigate with water for at least ten minutes. If pain persists seek
medical attention.
Ingestion
Remove to fresh air and give water to drink. Seek medical advice.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable
Extinguishing Media
Dry powder, foam.
Unsuitable
Extinguishing Media
Carbon dioxide
Special
Exposure Hazards in Fire
Hydrocarbon fumes may be released.
Special
Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters
Full protective clothing including suitable respirator or breathing
apparatus.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal
Precautions
Ensure the temperature of the Asphalt does not present a Safety Hazard.
Wear overalls
and gloves.
Environmental
Precautions
Entry into watercourses should be avoided.
Methods
for Cleaning
No special requirements.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling
Skin contact with the materials should be avoided. Inhalation of fumes
should be avoided. Inhalation of fumes should be avoided as far as
is reasonably practicable.
Storage
No special requirements.
Refer to the relevant Technical Data Sheet for the specific product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Take
Measures to Prevent
(a) Inhalation of dust.
(b) Inhalation
of excessive quantities of dust during cutting or surface treatment
of hardened asphalt.
Exposure
Control Limits / Source
(a) Asphalt Fumes – O.E.S. 5mg/m? 8 Hours T.W.A.
10mg/m3 15 min, T.W.A.
(b) Total Dust
– O.E.S. 10mg/m3 8 Hours T.W.A.
Respirable Dust – O.E.S. 4mg/m3 8 Hours T.W.A.
Respirable Quartz
– M.E.L. 0.3mgm3 8 Hours T.W.A.
Crystalline Silica SiO2
O.E.S = Occupational
Exposure Standard
M.E.L. = Maximum Exposure Limit
Respiratory
Protection
Suitable masks if dust / fume is present in significant quantities.
Hand
Protection
Gloves.
Eye Protection
Goggles may be required.
Skin
Protection
Overalls.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Black,
or pigmented or natural aggregate colour granular Solid
Odour Strong
pH Neutral
Boiling Point / Range Not
applicable
Melting Point / Range Not
applicable
Flash Point (?C) Above
200?C
Flammability Not
determined
Auto Flammability Above
230?C
Explosive Properties Not
determined
Oxidising Properties Not
determined
Vapour Pressure Not
applicable
Relative Density Above
2.0
Water Solubility Insoluble
Fat Solubility Not
determined
10. Stability
and Reactivity
Conditions
to Avoid
Sources of ignition and temperatures above 200?C.
Materials
to Avoid
Strong oxidising agents, e.g. chlorates which may be used in agriculture.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products
The substances arising from the thermal decomposition of the bitumen
binder in Asphalt will largely depend on the particular conditions
but may contain the following:
Carbon Dioxide,
Carbon Monoxide, Water, Particulate Matter, Hydrogen Sulphide, Sulpher
Oxides, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Unburnt Hydrocarbons, Nitrogen
Oxides, Vanadium Pentoxide.
11. Toxicological Information
Fumes inhaled
over a prolonged period could constlture a health hazard.
Prolonged skin
contact may cause dermatitis and malignant warts.
12. Ecological Information
Environmental
Assessment
When used and disposed of as interided, no adverse environmental effects
are foreseen.
Mobility
Asphalts are non volatile materials that will sink in water and form
a solid layer on the surface of the ground.
Persistance
and Degradability
Asphalts are resistant to degradation and will persist in the environment
for a considerable period of time.
Ecotoxicity
Not expected to be toxic to a aquatic organisms.
13. Disposal Consideration
Likely
Residues / Waste Product
Asphalt is an inert material.
Safe
Handling of Residues / Waste Product
Aggregates are inert but should be disposed of in accordance with
local and national legal requirements. See the Environmental Protection
Act 1990 “Duty of Care”.
14. Transport Information
Special
Carriage Requirements
None – keep covered.
15. Regulatory information
This product
is NOT classified as dangerous for transport.
16. Other Information
Training
Advice
Wear and use of PPE.
Recommended
Use and Applications
Industrial and construction applications.
Further
Information
The General Manager
Bituchem Asphalt
Telephone (01594 826768)
Key Data
Used to Compilo Data Sheet
HSE Guidance Note EH40/98
PPE Regulations 1992
COSHH Regulations 1994
Environmental Protection Act 1990
HSE Crystalline Sillca EH59 10/97
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