Product ID:BITUMASTIC NO. 50
MSDS Date:03/05/1987
FSC:8030
NIIN:00-275-8121
MSDS Number: BDSHR

KOPPERS COMPANY, INC

436 SEVENTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

Emergency Phone: (800) 424-9300

Info Phone: (800) 424-9300

Cage: EO463

MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY

MANUAL 4120 3-M

Telephone: 804-279-4371 DSN 695-4371

Cage: 81349

BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

COAL TAR PITCH

CAS: 8007-45-2

RTECS: GF8600000

Fraction By Weight: <20%

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM

CREOSOTE (SARA III)

CAS: 8001-58-9

RTECS: GF8615000

Fraction By Weight: <25%

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COAL TAR NAPHTHA (DOT)

CAS: 65996-79-4

RTECS: GF8635000

Fraction By Weight: <25%

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: IRRITATION, CORNEAL CHANGES.
SKIN: CONTACT W/HEATED MATERIAL MAY CAUSE THERMAL BURNS. CAN RSULT
IN PHOTOTOXIC SKIN REACTION. INHALATION: MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDMINAL & CARDIOVASULAR INVOLVEMENT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COAL TAR PITCHES ARE CARCINOGENIC IN
HUMANS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: REPEATED/PROLONGED MAY CAUSE MORE SERIOUS
SKIN DISORDERS INCLUDING CANCER. INHALATION: MAY RESULT IN
RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES, CNS EFFECTS & POSSIBLE CARDIOVASCULAR
COLLAPSE. INGESTION: MAY CAUS E GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL/CARDIOVASCULAR INVOLVEMENT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:A HISTORY OF LIVER, KIDNEY, SKIN OR
RESPIRATORY DISEASE OR EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: WASH PROMPTLY WITH WATER.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP IN A CLOSED, CONTAINER WITHIN A COOL
(WELL SHADED), DRY-VENTILATED AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:EMPTY CONTAINER MAY RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE
INCLUDING FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DON'T CUT, DRILL, GRIND OR
WELD ON OR NEAR FULL, PARTIALLY FULL OR EMPTY PRODUCT CONTAINERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH EXPOSED AREAS PROMPTLY &
THOROUGHLY AFTER SKIN CONTACT & BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, USING
TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR REST ROOMS. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPORS, MISTS,
FUME, SKIN & EYES. PROTECTIVE CREAMS (SUN SCREENS FOR COAL TAR
PRODUCTS) BEFORE WORKING/SEVERAL TIMES DURING WORK MAY BE
BENEFICIAL. PROTECT FROM P HYSICAL DAMAGE.

Respiratory Protection:USE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED FILTER/ORGANIC VAPOR
CARTRIDGES OR CANISTERS MAY BE USED. FULL-FACE PIECE RESPIRATORY
PROTECTIVE UNITS REQUIRED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP LOCAL EXHAUST IS NECESSARY FOR USE IN CONFINED SPACES.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT FLEXIBLE-TYPE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES, FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE GARMENTS SUCH AS
HEAD/NECK COVER, APRONS, JACKETS, PANTS, COVERALLS, BOOTS, ETC.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH EXPOSED AREAS PROMPTLY/THOROUGHLY AFTER
SKIN CONTACT/BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR
REST ROOMS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENS WITHOUT PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS
PRODUCT.

Evaporation Rate & Reference:(N-BU AC = 1): 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
AVOID OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES

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