Asphalt fumes |
Synonyms & Trade Names Asphalt: Asphaltum, Bitumen (European term), Petroleum asphalt, Petroleum bitumen, Road asphalt, Roofing asphalt |
CAS No. 8052-42-4 |
RTECS No. CI9900000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1999 130 (asphalt) |
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Conversion |
IDLH Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca C 5 mg/m3 [15-minute] See Appendix A
OSHA PEL: none |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5042
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Fumes 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). |
| Properties vary depending upon the specific asphalt formulation or mixture. |
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| Asphalt: Combustible Solid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities None reported [Note: Asphalt becomes molten at about 200°F.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, respiratory system; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, respiratory system |
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
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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:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0612
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