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Asphalt fumes |
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Synonyms & Trade NamesAsphalt: Asphaltum, Bitumen (European term), Petroleum asphalt, Petroleum bitumen, Road asphalt, Roofing asphalt |
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CAS No.8052-42-4 |
RTECS No.CI9900000 |
DOT ID & Guide1999 130 (asphalt) |
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Conversion |
IDLHCa [N.D.]See: IDLH INDEX |
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Exposure LimitsNIOSH REL: Ca C 5 mg/m3 [15-minute] See Appendix AOSHA PEL: none |
Measurement MethodsNIOSH 5042 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Physical DescriptionFumes generated during the production or application of asphalt (a dark-brown to black cement-like substance manufactured by the vacuum distillation of crude petroleum oil). |
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Properties vary depending upon the specific asphalt formulation or mixture. | |||||
Asphalt: Combustible Solid | |||||
Incompatibilities & ReactivitiesNone reported [Note: Asphalt becomes molten at about 200°F.] |
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Exposure Routesinhalation, skin absorption, skin and/or eye contact |
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Symptomsirritation eyes, respiratory system; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
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Target OrgansEyes, respiratory system |
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Cancer Site[in animals: skin tumors] | |||||
Personal Protection/Sanitation(See protection codes)Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: Daily Remove: No recommendation Change: Daily |
First Aid(See procedures)Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Respiratory support |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: Escape: |
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See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0612 |
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