BCJCT - BITUPLASTIC 28

  • MSDS: BCJCT
  • Manufacturer: KOPPERS COMPANY INC
  • Product Name: BITUPLASTIC 28
  • National Stock Number: 8030-00N002088
Product Identification

Product ID:BITUPLASTIC 28
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N002088
MSDS Number: BCJCT

Responsible Party
KOPPERS COMPANY,INC.

Emergency Phone: 412-227-2000

Cage: EO463

Contractor
KOPPERS COMPANY, INC.
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1818 US

Cage: EO463

Ingredients

COAL TAR

CAS: 8007-45-2

RTECS: GF8600000

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/CUM

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:@TLV: IRRIT TO EYES,NOSE & THROAT.>TLV: DROW,
DIZZ, COMA. VERY HIGH CONC MAY CAUSE DEATH.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATH- ART RESP. SEE MD.
SKIN: WASH W/ SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH FOR 15 MIN W/ WATER. SEE
MD. IF SUNBURN OCCURS TREATS SYMPTOMATIALLY. INGEST:CALL MD IMMED.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. WASH SOILED CLOTH BEFORE REUSE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXPOS CONTAINERS W/ WATER. ENCLOSED
AREAS-USE SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & FLAMES. TOXIC FUMES
EVOLVE WHEN COAL TAR HEATED. HIGH CONC CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE HOT SURFACES. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.
VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN OR SCOOP UP SPILL W/ RAGS. USE INERT
ABSORBENT ON SMALL SPILLS & RESIDUALS OF LARGE SPILLS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED & UPRIGHT TO
PREVENT LEAKAGE. DO NOT USE IN CONFINED AREA OR PIT W/OUT ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. PRODUCT IS A COAL TAR EMULSION.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR OR SPRAY MIST. AVOID EYE & SKIN
CONTACT. MAINTAIN GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE. DANGEROUSLY HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS COULD CAUSE DEATH FROM EXPLOSION OR FROM BREATHING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SEE SUPP DATA
Ventilation:LOCAL & GENERAL, AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE ULTRAVIOLENT BARRIER CREAM ON EXPOSED
SKIN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUBILITY OF CURED FILM: NEGLIGIBLE. RESP PROTECTION: ORGANIC VAPOR
CANISTER WHERE OXYGEN CONTENT IS ADEQUATE & VAPOR CONC <2%,
OTHERWISE USE AIR-SUPP FACE MASK. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED EQUIP

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.20
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SAME AS WATER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY BROWN IN CAN;CURED FILM-BLACK;COAL TAR ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:58

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW FED,ST & LOCAL REGS.

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