Material Name: Johns Manville Roofing Asphalt Material Safety Data
Sheet ID: 3121
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name Asphalt, Mopping:Type II, III, IV
CAS# 8052-42-4
Generic Name Asphalt
Formula Hydrocarbon Mixture
Chemical Name: Hydrocarbon Mixture
Hazard Label RSD-002
Manufacturer Information
Johns Manville Telephone: 303-978-2000 8:00AM-5:00PM M-F
Roofing Systems Group Internet Address: http://www.jm.com
P.O. Box 5108 Emergency: 800-424-9300 (Chemtrec, In English)
Denver, CO 80127 USA
Trade Names: Asphalt Type II; Asphalt Type III; Asphalt Type IV
Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
CAS # Component Percent
64742-93-4 Oxidized petroleum asphalt 100
7783-06-4 Hydrogen sulfide gas *
Additional Component Information
*Fumes are released when product is heated.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Dark brown to black solid. Asphalt odor.
Hot asphalt will explode or spatter upon contact with water.
Breathing asphalt fumes can be irritating to nose, throat and lungs, and can cause nausea.
Hot asphalt causes severe skin and eye burns.
Potential Health Effects
Summary
Hot asphalt causes severe thermal burns upon contact with the skin or eyes. The primary hazards associated with the use of
this product are due to skin contact and inhalation of vapors or fumes. High exposure to vapors or fumes may cause nausea
and dizziness. Getting this material on the skin, or in the eyes may cause rash, or redness. Exposure to vapors or fumes can
cause drowsiness, headache and nausea, as well as irritation to upper respiratory tract and eyes. For more information, see
Section 11.
Inhalation
Irritation of the upper respiratory tract (scratchy throat), coughing, and congestion may occur in extreme exposures.
Skin
Hot asphalt can cause severe thermal burns.
Ingestion
Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances.
Eyes
Temporary irritation (itching) or redness may occur. Hot asphalt can cause severe thermal burns.
Primary Routes of Entry (Exposure)
Inhalation (breathing), skin, and eye contact.
Target Organs
Lungs, skin and eyes.
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Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing chronic respiratory, skin, or eye diseases or conditions.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
First Aid: Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist contact a physician.
First Aid: Skin
DO NOT use solvents or thinners to remove materials from skin. Asphalt can be removed with vegetable oil or mineral oil.
Hot asphalt on skin: Before attempting to remove hot asphalt from skin, immediately cool with cool water or ice. Cover with
petroleum jelly and then clean. For large or severe burns see a medical professional.
First Aid: Ingestion
This product is not intended to be ingested or eaten. If this product is ingested, do not induce vomiting, give milk or olive oil.
Seek medical attention immediately.
First Aid: Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention or advice.
First Aid: Notes to Physician
DO NOT use solvents or thinners to remove materials from skin. Asphalt can be removed with vegetable oil or mineral oil. Hot
asphalt on skin: Before attempting to remove hot asphalt from skin, immediately cool with cool water or ice. Cover with
petroleum jelly and then clean. If the patient is suspected of being overcome by hydrogen sulfide gas, the suggested treatment
includes the use of nitrites.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 232潞C/450潞F Method Used: COC
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): Not determined Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Not determined
Auto Ignition: 371潞C/700潞F Flammability Classification: Not determined
Rate of Burning: Not determined
General Fire Hazards
If hot asphalt comes into contact with water, spattering or explosion may occur.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, partially oxidized hydrocarbons, and traces of hydrogen sulfide.
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Treat as a fuel fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Containment Procedures
Let material cool then clean-up in well ventilated area and shovel solid material into containers.
Clean-Up Procedures
This product is not classified as a hazardous waste by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA; 40 CFR 261).
Dispose of spilled material in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations in a hazardous waste facility. If you are
unsure of the regulations, contact your local Public Health Department, or the local office of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures
Use protective equipment as described in Section 8 of this material safety data sheet when handling uncontained material. Do
not heat above manufacturer's recommended temperatures to minimize fire hazard and thermal cracking of asphalt. Do not
add water to, or allow water to mix with hot asphalt.
Storage Procedures
Warehouse storage should be in accordance with package directions, if any. Material should be kept dry, and protected from
moisture. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines
A: General Product Information
Protective equipment should be provided as necessary to prevent inhalation of vapors, prolonged skin contact, and to keep
exposure levels below the applicable exposure limits. Wash hands thoroughly before eating or using the bathroom.
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Asphalt 8052-42-4 Exposure Limit
ACGIH: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA Inhalable fraction as benzene-soluble aerosol
B: Component Exposure Limits
Hydrogen sulfide gas (7783-06-4)
ACGIH: 10 ppm TWA
15 ppm STEL
OSHA: 10 ppm TWA; 14 mg/m3 TWA
15 ppm STEL; 21 mg/m3 STEL
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes/Face
Safety glasses with sideshields, or a face shield is recommended.
Personal Protective Equipment: Skin
Leather or other insulated gloves are required when handling hot asphalt.
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory
A respirator should be used if ventilation is unavailable, or is inadequate for keeping dust levels below the applicable exposure
limits. Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with organic vapor cartridges and dust/fume pre-filters to protect against vapor and
fume exposure.
Ventilation
No special ventilation systems are required under normal conditions of use. The need for ventilation systems should be
evaluated by a professional industrial hygienist, while the design of specific ventilation systems should be conducted by a
professional engineer.
Personal Protective Equipment: General
Wear long sleeves, long trousers, and industrial shoes to protect skin from contact with product. Thoroughly clean/launder
contaminated shoes and clothing before reuse.
Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Odor:
Dark brown to black solid Asphalt
Physical State: pH:
Solid Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density:
Not applicable >1
Boiling Point: Melting Point:
343-538潞C/650-1000潞F 57-66潞C/135-150潞F
Solubility (H2O): Specific Gravity:
Nil Variable
Freezing Point: Evaporation Rate:
Not applicable Not applicable
Viscosity: Percent Volatile:
100-300cSt @ (177潞C/350潞F) 0
VOC: Not applicable
Section 10 - Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Chemical Stability
This is a stable material.
Incompatibility
Material is incompatible with strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxidized hydrocarbons and traces of hydrogen sulfide.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity
A: General Product Information
No additional information available.
B: Component Analysis - LD50/LC50
Oxidized petroleum asphalt (64742-93-4)
Oral LD50 Rat: >5000 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit: >2000 mg/kg
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Hydrogen sulfide gas (7783-06-4)
Inhalation LC50 Rat: 0.701 mg/L/4H; Inhalation LC50 Rat: 0.99 mg/L/1H
Carcinogenicity
A: General Product Information
Asphalt 8052-42-4
IARC: Group 3 - Not Classifiable (IARC Monograph 45, Supplement 7, 1987)
B: Component Carcinogenicity
None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, OSHA, NIOSH, or NTP.
Chronic Toxicity
Asphalt (asphalt CAS # 8052-42-4 and oxidized asphalt 64742-93-4; bitumens): In 1994, a published review of 20
epidemiology studies of asphalt workers and roofers agreed with the 1985/1987 conclusions of IARC (International Agency for
Research on Cancer), that current human evidence is inadequate for the carcinogenicity of asphalt fumes in humans. In
1985/87, IARC concluded the following: (a) Bitumens are not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3). (b)
Extracts of steam- and air-refined bitumens are possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). IARC found that evidence for
carcinogenicity from animal studies was: inadequate for undiluted air-refined bitumens; limited for steam-refined and cracking-
residue bitumens; sufficient for extracts of steam-refined and air-refined bitumen. Rodents that breathed high concentrations of
asphalt fumes for extended periods of time did not develop cancer but some did develop bronchitis and pneumonitis.
Repeated application of condensed extracts of certain asphalt fumes to the skin of mice resulted in skin cancers; however, the
asphalt fume condensates in these studies had been heated to excessively high temperatures (316掳C/601掳F) for seven to ten
hours while being continually stirred. This is not typical of any asphalt application. IARC found that evidence for carcinogenicity
from human studies was inadequate. Studies of roofers indicated an excess of cancers; however, IARC concluded that, since
roofers may be exposed also to coal-tar pitches and other materials, "the excess cancer risk cannot be attributed specifically to
bitumens." Trace amounts of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) may be present in some asphalts and can be
released upon excessive heating, which results in thermal cracking of the asphalt compounds. Some of these PAHs have
been identified as having the potential to induce carcinogenic and reproductive health effects.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
A: General Product Information
No data available for this product.
B: Component Analysis - Ecotoxicity - Aquatic Toxicity
Oxidized petroleum asphalt (64742-93-4)
72 Hr EC50 Selenastrum capricornutum: 56 mg/L
Hydrogen sulfide gas (7783-06-4)
96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 0.0448 mg/L [flow-through]; 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 0.016 mg/L [flow-through]
96 Hr EC50 Gammarus pseudolimnaeus: 0.022 mg/L
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions
A: General Product Information
This product is not classified a hazardous waste by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA; 40 CFR 261).
However, if spilled into the waters of the United States, it may be reportable under 40 CFR Part 153 if it produces a sheen.
Varying state and local regulations may require testing of the waste material for determining residual chemical content. If you
are unsure of the regulations, contact your local Public Health Department, or the local office of the EPA.
Disposal Instructions
Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal, and Provincial Environmental Regulations.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
International Transportation Regulations
Non-hazardous unless shipped HOT.
DOT: If shipped HOT, UN3237, Elevated Temperature Material, n.o.s. (asphalt, hot), 9, PG III.
IATA: Elevated temperature material not allowed for air transport.
IMDG: If shipped HOT, UN3257, Elevated Temperature Material, n.o.s. (asphalt, hot), 9, PG III.
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal Regulations
A: General Product Information
No information available for the product.
B: Component Analysis
This material contains one or more of the following chemicals required to be identified under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355
Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65) and/or CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).
Hydrogen sulfide gas (7783-06-4)
SARA 302: 500 lb TPQ
CERCLA: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
State Regulations
A: General Product Information
Asphalt fumes may contain trace amounts of the following California Proposition 65 Listed Substances as known to the state
of California to cause cancer or reproductive effects: Poly nuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (benz(a)anthracene,
benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(j)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(a)pyrene).
B: Component Analysis - State
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substances lists:
Component CAS # CA FL MA MN NJ PA
Hydrogen sulfide gas 7783-06-4 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Other Regulatory Information
A: General Product Information
No information available for the product.
B: TSCA Status
This product and its components are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory.
None of the components listed in this product are listed on the TSCA Export Notification 12(b) list.
C: Component Analysis - Inventory
Component CAS # TSCA DSL EINECS
Oxidized petroleum asphalt 64742-93-4 Yes Yes Yes
Hydrogen sulfide gas 7783-06-4 Yes Yes Yes
Component Analysis - WHMIS IDL
No components are listed in the WHMIS IDL.
Section 16 - Other Information
Other Information
Prepared for:
Johns Manville
Roofing Systems Group
P. O. Box 5108
Denver, CO USA 80217-5108
Prepared by:
Johns Manville Technical Center
P.O. Box 625005
Littleton, CO USA 80162-5005
The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date given. However, no
warranty, expressed or implied, is given. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with Federal, State or
provincial, and local laws.
Date MSDS # Reason
08/01/00 3121-1.0000 New MSDS authoring system.
10/01/01 3121-1.0001 deleted SARA 313 per LOLI 2000-4
04/16/02 3121-1.0002 Sect. 8 updated for ACGIH exposure limit. Sect. 11 revised for
IARC Group 3 classification.
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05/10/04 3121-1.0003 Regulatory update. Minor edits.
07/05/06 3121-1.0004 Section 14 Transportation update to include information for
shipment of HOT material for all modes.
This is the end of MSDS # 3121
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