Product ID:BITUMASTIC SUPER TANK SOLUTION(NEW FORMULA)
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:5610
NIIN:00N008248
MSDS Number: BCPSY

KOPPERS COMPANY, INC.

3000 KOPPERS BLDG
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1818
US

Cage: EO463

KOPPERS COMPANY, INC.

PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1818 US

Cage: EO463

COAL TAR PITCH(ACCRD TO ACGIH,RECOGNIZED TO HAVE

CAS: 8007-45-2

RTECS: GF8600000

Fraction By Weight: < 45%

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/CUM

XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: < 20%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: < 50%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IARC MONOGRAPHS(VOL 35) STATE THERE IS
SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE COAL TAR PITCHES ARE CARCINOGENIC IN
MAN;SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE OCCUPATION EXP DURING DESTRUCTIVE
DISTILLATION OF COAL IS ASSOC W/SKIN CANCER OC CURENCE IN
MAN.LISTED IN NTP REPORT ON CARCINOGENS & IN OSHA SUBPART Z
TABLE(MFR)
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:VAP CAUSES IRRIT &/OR CORNEAL CHNGS.DIRECT
CNTCT-IRRIT.CNTCT W/HEATED MATL-THERMAL BURNS.SKN:CNTCT CAN IRRIT
WHICH WHEN ACCENTUATED BY SUNLIGHT MAY RESULT IN PHOTOTOXIC SKN
REACTION.RPTD/PRLNG CNT CT MAY CAUSE MORE SERIOUS SKN
DISORDERSINCLUDNG CANCER.CNTCT W/HEATED MATL-THERMAL
BURNS.INHAL:VAP/DUST(SEE SUPP DAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/HISTORY OF
LIVER,KIDNEY,SKIN,CNS,RESP DISEASE/EXP TO MATERIALS HARMFUL TO
THESE SYSTEMS ARE @ GREATER THAN NORMAL RISK OF DEVELOPING ADVERSE
HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN WORKING WITH THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH IMMED W/LGE AMT OF H*2O FOR 15 MIN.IMMED CALL
DR.SKIN:WASH W/SOAP,H*2O/WATERLESS HANDCLEANER.IF MOLTEN PROD-DONT
RMV CONTAM CLTHG.FLUSH IMMED W/LGE AMT OF COLD H*2O.SUBMERGE IN
COLD H*2O/PAC K W/ICE.CALL DR.INHAL:RMV FROM EXP.IF BRTHG
STOPS/DIFFICULT,GIVE ARTF RESP/O*2.CALL DR.INGEST:DONT INDUCE(SEE
OTHR PREC)

Flash Point:82F (28C), SCC
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM,CO*2,FOAM/H*2O SPRAY(H*2O/FOAM POSS FROTH
IF MOLTEN
Fire Fighting Procedures:FULL PROT EQUIP,SCBA.COOL FIRE EXP CNTNR/PROT
PEOPLE W/H*2O.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC VAP GIVEN OFF,FORMS FLAM MIX IN
AIR.CLSD CNTNR MAY EXPLO IF EXP TO EXT HEAT.VAP HEAVIER THAN
AIR,TRAVELS ALONG GROUND TO DISTANT IGNIT SOURCE & FLASHBACK.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF NO RISK INVOLVED.STAY
UPWIND.CONTAIN/SOLIDIFY SPILLS.SMALL SPILLS:TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHR
NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATL.FLUSH AREA W/H*2O.DIKE LGE SPILLS FOR
LATER DISPOSAL.CONTAIN RUNOFF FRO M FIRE CONTROL & DILUTION H*2O.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PRLNG/RPTD BRTHG OF VAP/FUME &
SKIN/EYE CONT.USE PROT CREAM(SUNSCREEN FOR COAL TAR).WASH EXP AREA
AFTR USE.DONT WEAR CONTACT LENS W/OUT EYE PROT
Other Precautions:DONT INGEST.KEEP IN CLSD,LABELED CNTNR IN
COOL,DRY-VENT AREA.READ MFR PRECAUT BEFORE USE.EMPTY CNTNR HAS
RESIDUE-DONT CUT/WELD ON/NEAR CNTNR.FIRST AID:VOMIT.GIVE 1 OR 2
GLASSES OF MILK.CALL DR

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD FULL-FACEPIECE FILTER/ORGANIC
VAP CARTRDGE/CANISTR
Ventilation:GENL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENT.LOCAL EXH NECESS IN ENCLSD/CONF
AREA
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLVS
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES,FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS HEAD/NECK
COVER,APRON,BOOTS,COVERALL,PANTS,JACKET
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH EXPOSED AREAS PROMPTLY & THOROUGHLY AFTER
SKIN CONTACT & BEFORE EATING,DRINKING,USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR
RESTROOMS
Supplemental Safety and Health
OVEREXP SIGNS:RESP TRACT IRRIT.RPTD &/OR PRLNG CONTACT TO HIGH CONC
POSS RESP DIFFICULTIES,CNS EFFECTS & POSS CARDIOVASCULAR
COLLAPSE.INGEST:POSS GASTROINTESTINAL
DISTURBANCES-IRRIT,NAUSEA,VOMITING,AB DOMINAL PAIN & IN EXTREME
CASES CARDIOVASCULAR INVOLVEMENT. DATE OF PREP:8/86.

Vapor Density:> 1
Spec Gravity:1.4784
Evaporation Rate & Reference:MODERATE LOW(NBUAC
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:BLACK LIQUID;COAL TAR & SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:30

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID OXIDIZING MATERIAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AS AN IGNITABLE HAZARDOUS WASTE IN
ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.PLACE IN TIGHTLY
SEALED LABELED CONTAINERS.IF PROD RELEASED INTO ENVIRONMENT MUST BE
REPORTED TO NATIONAL R ESPONSE CENTER (1-800-424-8802).

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