Data Hazard Sheet: Ref: Bitumen Emulsion Hot Joint Paint

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DATA HAZARD SHEET

Ref:

BITUMEN EMULSION HOT JOINT PAINT

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Storage vapours may contain
Hydrogen Sulphide

Bitumen

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHER
Foam
Dry Powder

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

TOXIC

HARMFUL

CORROSIVE

IRRITANT

NO

NO

NO

NO

SUITABLE
EXTINGUISHER

HANDLING
Contact with hot product
may cause burns
If splashing is likely wear
full face visor or chemical
goggles
Avoid skin contact

EXPOSURE LIMITS
Asphalt, petroleum fumes

HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE
NO

STORAGE

NO

NO

Protect drains and prevent


entry as may result in
blockage.
Scrape up material and
remove remainder with
sand

SHORT TERM LIMIT

8 hour ref period 5mg/m3

FIRST AID PROCEDURE

EXPLOSIVE

SPILLAGE

Protect from frost

LONG TERM LIMIT

OXIDISING

15 min ref period 10mg/m3

PERSONAL PROTECTION

INHALATION

Unlikely as using in open air, if


persistent irritation seek medical
advice

INHALING

If inhalation of vapour, mist or


fumes anticipated then suitable
approved respiratory equipment

EYES

Cold product wash thoroughly


with water keeping eyelids open
Hot product flood with water,
obtain medical attention
immediately

EYES

Full visor or chemical goggles


dependent on use

SKIN

Cold product remove


contaminated clothing; wash with
soap & water
Hot product flood with water,
cover with clean cotton or gauze,
obtain medical attention
immediately

SKIN

Wash mouth thoroughly with water,


ingestion of product unlikely

OTHER

INGESTION

Overalls
Protective boots

Heat resistant gauntlets

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
MEDICS

Treatment should generally be


symptomatic and directed to
relieving any effects. Do not
attempt to remove bitumen as it
provides a sterile airtight seal and
will fall away during healing. A
slightly warmed medical paraffin
can be used for removal if
essential
Hydrogen Sulphide inhalation may

ECOLOGICAL

TSS Data Hazard Sheet

Spillages unlikely to penetrate soil


Material is not biodegradable
Material is not expected to bio
accumulate
Unlikely to cause long term effect
in aquatic environment

DATA HAZARD SHEET


Ref:

BITUMEN EMULSION HOT JOINT PAINT


cause central respiratory
depression.

WASTE

NOTES

Dispose of as controlled waste

REACTIVITY

STUDIES

TSS Data Hazard Sheet

Stable therefore unlikely to react in


hazardous manner under normal
use. Not combustible

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