MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - NAME & PRODUCT
ADDRESS: CONTACT:
TRADE NAME, COMMON NAME OR SPECIFICATION:

AMERICAN PITCH

 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
CHEMICAL FAMILY OR PRODUCT TYPE:

Mixture contains rosin, petroleum asphalt, petroleum oil

 APPROVED BY:

DATE:

SECTION II - COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL NAME

%

COMMON NAME

REG* Y/N

CAS #

OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT

ACGIH TLV

CARCINOGEN* Y/N
Petroleum Asphalt

(Hot material only)

 13.0     8052-42-4 5 mg/m3 -fumes    
Petroleum Oil (hot material only) 5.0         5mg/m3

10 mg/m3 -STEL

  
               

*REGULATED AS PER LISTS: OSHA 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART Z: ACGIH, HHS/N TP, & IAPC

SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: NA MELTING POINT: 145o to 165o F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (BULK): 1.076
VAPOR PRESSURE: NA PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL.: Negligible VAPOR DENSITY:NA
EVAPORATION RATE: Butyl Acetate <1 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible SOLUBILITY IN ALCHOHOL:
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS: APPEARANCE & ODOR: Hard, black, shiny solid. Typical rosin odor when heated.

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: 375o F METHOD USED: FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide extinguisher
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, NOISH, to avoid dust or fumes generated during fire fighting efforts.
EXPLOSION POTENTIAL: When heated above the Flash Point, material will release flammable vapors which can burn or be explosive in confined space if ignited. Also, excessive dust may ignite.

 

 

 

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (EO) OR FIRST AID (FA):
INHALATION: Upper respiratory tract may be irritated by dust and fumes. Fumes may cause headaches, nausea & dizziness. Move affect person to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if necessary. Get medical assistance.

Use NOISH approved masks for dust or fumes.

Use in well ventilated area.
INGESTION: Accidental Get medical assistance
SKIN: Dust may irritate skin. Hot pitch will burn skin.

 

 -Wash dust off with soap and water. Get medical assistance.

-Burns: Cool affect area immediately with clean water. Do not attempt to remove material from 2nd & 3rd degree burns. See a doctor.
EYE: Could cause eye irritation, abrasion and redness

 

 Flush immediately with fresh clean water for 15 minutes. See a doctor.

Resist rubbing eye, particles may scratch eye surface.
GENERAL FIRST AID: Treatment for burn injuries: Do not attempt to remove solidified pitch from 2nd or 3rd degree burns. Do not use solvents, use vegetable or mineral oil with doctor approval to remove pitch from minor 1st degree burns. Get medical assistance.

SECTION VI - SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL
  1. Parental guidance, supervision and participation required,
    2.
  2. Use a non-dust generating method to clean-up: a vacuum cleaner or disposable damp clothes or rags.
  3. Allow liquid state to solidify, then scrape up solids.
  4. Disposal: Incinerate, or bury in a landfill licensed to receive industrial waste
  5. Disposal should be in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
  1. Parental guidance, supervision & participation required if material is to be heated, soften, melted and/or hot forming is being performed. Children and others could suffer major burns.
    2.
  2. Have a dry chemical fire extinguisher available in the immediate area if heating, softening and/or melting the material.
    3.
  3. Work in a well ventilated area.
  4. Do not breath vapors if heating material. A cover should be over the melting pot and an exhaust hood should be used.
  5. Use safety glasses with side shields.
  6. Use a NIOSH approved respirator if dust, particulate and/or fumes exceed the regulatory limit.
  7. Use a non-dust generating method to clean-up: a vacuum cleaner or disposable damp clothes or rags.
    8.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & COMMENTS
  1. Parental guidance and supervision is mandatory and special attention and help is required if the material is being heated, soften, melted and/or hot formed. Children and others could suffer major burns. Keep material out of reach of children.
    2.
  2. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. These practices include but are not limited to avoiding unnecessary exposure & removal of the material from eyes, skin and clothing.
  3. Avoid breathing fumes from molten pitch. Use a well ventilated area. A cover should be over melting pot & an exhaust hood used.
  4. Have a dry chemical fire extinguisher close to the area when heating pitch.

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