Product ID:BITUMASTIC 50
MSDS Date:12/01/1987
FSC:8030
NIIN:00-275-8121
MSDS Number: BDSHQ

KOPPERS COMPANY, INC.

436 SEVENTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
US

Emergency Phone: 1-800-553-5631

Info Phone: 1-800-556-7737

Cage: EO463

KOPPERS COMPANY, INC.

PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1818 US

Telephone: 800-553-5631, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Cage: EO463

COAL TAR PITCH

CAS: 8007-45-2

RTECS: GF8600000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3

CREOSOTE (SARA III)

CAS: 8001-58-9

RTECS: GF8615000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NAPHTHALENE (SARA III)

CAS: 91-20-3

RTECS: QJ0525000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM/15 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

INDENE

CAS: 95-13-6

RTECS: NK8225000

Fraction By Weight: 15%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; 9192

BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

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

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MATERIAL CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE
SKIN PRODUCING INTERNAL ORGAN DAMAGE & POSSIBLE DEATH. REPEATED
AND/OR PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN DISORDERS INCLUDING
CANCER. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE BY INHALATION MAY LEAD TO LEUKEMIA.
INGESTION OF MATERIAL MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE-IARC LISTS AS CARCIN IN
HUMANS.ALSO LISTED IN NTP 3RD ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS & IN
OSHA SUBPART Z TABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-VAPOR CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND/OR CORNEAL
CHANGES.DIRECT EYE CONTACT, IRRITATION.SKIN-CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH
THE SKIN PRODUCING INTERNAL ORGAN DAMAGE AND POSSIBLY DEATH.INHALE-
OVEREXPOSURE TO VA POR MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.INGESTION- GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH DISEASE OF
LIVER,KIDNEY,SKIN, EYE,CNS,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,BLOOD FORMING
ORGANS,OR WITH BLEEDING ABNORMALITIES ARE AT A GREATER THAN NORMAL
RISK OF DEVELOPING ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS.

First Aid:EYE-IMMED FLUSH W/LGE AMTS OF WATER FOR 15 MIN.SEEK MED
AID.SKIN-WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER OR WATERLESS HAND
CLEANER.MOLTEN PROD CONTACT-DO NOT REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH.FLUSH SKIN
IMMED W/ LGE AMTS OF COLD WATER.SEEK MED AID.INHALE-REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE.IF BREATH HAS STOPPED OR IS DIFFICULT,ADMIN ARTIF RESPIR
OR OXY.SEEK MED AID.INGEST- DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE 1 TO 2 GLASSES
OF MILK.SEEK MED AID.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:100F-38C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR WATER SPRAY.
WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING, IF MOLTEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR COMPLETE FIRE SERVICE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING FULL-FACE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAIN
BREATHING APPARATUS.TOXIC VAPORS MAY BE GIVEN OFF IN FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DURING FIRES, VAPORS/DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS MAY BE RELEASED FORMING FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE MIX IN
AIR.CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF NO RISK INVOLVED. STAY UPWIND.
SMALL SPILLS: TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT
MATERIAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. DIKE LARGE SPILLS FOR LATER
DISPOSAL. CONTAIN RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL AND DILUTION WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IAW OSHA 1910.106.KEEP IN
CLOSED, LABELED CONTAINER WITHIN A COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE UNTIL MANUFACTURER'S PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN
READ/UNDERSTOOD. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENS WITHOUT PROPER EYE
PROTECTION.

Respiratory Protection:USE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED UNITS PER CURRENT
29CFR1910.134 & MFR'S "INSTRUCTIONS" & "WARNINGS".COMBINATION
FILTER/ ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR CANISTER MAY BE USED. FULL-FACE
PIECE RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE UNITS REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN PATTERN/VOLUME TO
CONTROL INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW CURRENT EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:INDUSTRIAL RESISTANT FLEXIBLE-TYPE
Eye Protection:INDUSTRIAL SAFETY GLASSES, MINIMUM
Other Protective Equipment:INDUSTRIAL TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND SAFETY
FOOTWEAR. DEPENDING ON WORKING CONDITIONS, I.E., CONTACT POTENTIAL,
WEAR (SUP)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH EXPOSED AREAS PROMPT & THOROUGH AFTER SKIN
CONTACT & BEFORE EATING,DRINKING,USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR REST
ROOMS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE GARMENTS SUCH AS HEAD/ NECK COVER, APRONS,
JACKETS, PANTS, COVERALLS, BOOTS, ETC. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

HCC:F4
Spec Gravity:10.7 LBS/GL
Evaporation Rate & Reference:VERY SLOW
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:BLACK LIQUID WITH COAL TAR ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:32

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS. CONTACT WITH PVC PIPE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT IS US EPA DEFINED IGNITABLE HAZ WASTE.
DISPOSE OF AS AN IGNITABLE HAZ WASTE IAW LOCAL,STATE & FED
REGS.PLACE IN TIGHTLY SEALED LABELED CONTAINER THIS PRODUCT
RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRON MUST BE REPORTED TO NRC
(1-800-424-8802).RQ IS 100 LBS.

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