ASPHALT

Diamond	Hazard	Value	Description
1 0 0	Health	0	No hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material.
	Flammability	1	Must be preheated before ignition can occur.
	Instability	0	Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
	Special

A dark-brown to black solid or semisolid complex mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Contains sulfur, nitrogen and oxygen. Obtained as a residue in petroleum refining. Combustible.

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Insoluble in water.

Excerpt from 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks, etc.). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids will float on water. (ERG, 2020)

Inhalation of vapors from semi-solid materials causes moderate irritation of nasal and upper respiratory tract passages. Aspiration causes slow onset and low degree of chemical pneumonitis with clinical symptoms of lower respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion produces irritation of gastrointestinal tract. (USCG, 1999)

ASPHALT may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents like nitric acid. Charring may occur followed by ignition of unreactive material and other nearby combustibles. In other settings, mostly unreactive. Not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents. If heated sufficiently or ignited in the presence of air, oxygen or strong oxidizing agents, can burn exothermically. May be ignited by strong oxidizing agents.

• Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
• Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated
• Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Saturated

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below.

• Dirt/Earth

Excerpt from 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

CAUTION: The majority of these products have a very low flash point. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.

LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2020)

No information available.

Excerpt from 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

Call 911 or emergency medical service. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin. Keep victim calm and warm. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. (ERG, 2020)

• AC 10
• AC 10 (ASPHALT)
• AC 20
• AC 20 (ASPHALT)
• AC 3
• AC 3 (ASPHALT)
• AC 8
• AC 8 (ASPHALT)
• AQUA BROWN B-A
• AQUA BROWN B-K
• AR 1000
• ASPHALT
• ASPHALT (TYPICAL)
• ASPHALT BLENDING STOCKS: ROOFERS FLUX
• ASPHALT BLENDING STOCKS: STRAIGHT RUN RESIDUE
• ASPHALT CEMENTS
• ASPHALT FUMES
• ASPHALT: ASPHALTUM
• ASPHALTIC BITUMEN
• ASPHALTUM
• ASPHALTUM OIL
• ASRO 150
• ASRO 85
• ASZOL A
• ASZOL H
• AZ-IP 90
• BITUMEN
• BITUMEN (EUROPEAN TERM)
• BITUMENS, ASPHALT
• BITUMINOUS MATERIALS, ASPHALT
• BITUSIZE B
• CARPETING MEDIUM
• CPE 3
• DACHOLEUM
• DUST-LAYING OIL
• FLINTKOTE
• FLINTKOTE 5
• FLINTKOTE FL
• FLUXING OIL
• JUDEAN PITCH
• JWS 8930AK
• LIQUAMITE
• LIQUID ASPHALT
• MINERAL PITCH
• MINERAL RUBBER
• MONAR DA GRADE
• NIPPON OIL 40-60
• NT 8H
• PETROLEUM ASPHALT
• PETROLEUM BITUMEN
• PETROLEUM PITCH
• PETROLEUM REFINING RESIDUES, ASPHALTS
• PETROLEUM RESIDUE
• PETROLEUM TAILINGS
• RESIDUAL ASPHALT
• RESIDUAL OIL
• ROAD ASPHALT
• ROAD BINDER
• ROAD OIL
• ROOFING ASPHALT
• RUBBER, MINERAL
• SEAL-COATING MATERIAL
• SLAD TB
• STARS 60-80
• STRAIGHT ASPHALT
• TRUMBULL 3400
• WITCURB 22L
• WRAC 20