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ExposureLimits/Guidelines
Result ACGIH CanadaOntario Mexico OSHA UnitedStates‐California
ACGIH
*Asphalt(8052‐42‐4):Carcinogens:A4‐NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogen(fume,coaltar‐free)
Keytoabbreviations
PEL = PermissibleExposureLeveldeterminedbytheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)
TWA = Time‐WeightedAv eragesarebasedon8h/day,40h/weekexposures
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Form
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Liquid
Appearance/Description
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Black Liquid.
Colo
r
: Black Odo
r
: Mild Hydrocarbon.
Taste: NDA Odor Threshold: NDA
Boiling Point:
315 to 550 F(157.2222 to
287.7778 C)
V
apor Pressure:
= 2 mmHg (torr) @ 68 F(20
C)
Melting Point:
NDA
V
apor Density:
= 4.9 Air=1
Specific Gravity/Relative
Density:
= 1.0186 Water=1
Evaporation Rate:
= 1 Ether = 1
Density:
= 8.5 lbs/gal
V
OC (Wt.):
NDA
Bulk Density:
NDA
V
OC (Vol.):
< 300 g/L
Solvent Solubility:
NDA
Flash Point:
105° F(41°C)
V
iscosity:
= 1800 Poise (P, Ps) or dyne-
second/cm2 @ 140 F(60 C)
Flash Point Test Type:
CC (Closed Cup)
Coefficient of Water:
NDA
A
utoignition:
450° F(232°C)
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability
‐
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Hazardous Polymerization
‐
Hazardous polymerization not indicated.
Conditions to Avoid
‐
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and flame.
Incompatible Materials
‐
Strong oxidizers and acids.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
‐
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ComponentName Concentration CAS Data
Asphalt 60%TO65% 8052‐42‐4
AcuteToxicity:;orl‐ratLD50:>5000mg/kg;ihl‐ratLC50:>94.4mg/m3
Mutagen:;dna‐mus‐skn600mg/kg
Tumorigen/Carcinogen:;skn‐musTDLo:905gm/kg/2Y‐I
Mineralspirits 20%TO25% 8052‐41‐3
AcuteToxicity:;orl‐ratLD:>5gm/kg;ihl‐ratLC50:>1400ppm/8H;
skn‐rbtTDLo:2gm/kg/4W‐I
Irritation:;eye‐hmn100ppmMLD
1,2,4‐Trimethylbenzene 1%TO5% 95‐63‐6 AcuteToxicity:;orl‐ratLD50:5gm/kg;ihl‐ratLC50:18000mg/m3/4H
Bentonite 1%TO5% 1302‐78‐9 AcuteToxicity:;orl‐ratTDLo:700mg/kg/7D‐I
Benzene,1,3,5‐trimethyl 1%TO5% 108‐67‐8
AcuteToxicity:;orl‐ratLD50:5000mg/kg;ihl‐ratTCLo:100
ppm/6H/20D‐I
Irritation:;eye‐rbt500mg/24HMLD;skn‐rbt20mg/24HMOD
Other Component
Information
‐
IARC has concluded that the following chemicals in this product are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1): silica, quartz. ACGIH
has designated the following chemicals in this product as suspected human carcinogens (A2): silica, quartz. NTP has listed