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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS): LIMESTONE ROCK ASPHALT (LRA)

SECTION I –IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT IDENTIFIER TRADE NAME OTHER SYNONYMS

Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) None

RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTION ON USE

Used for construction purposes

This product is not intended or designed for and should not be used as an abrasive blasting medium or for foundry applications.

MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER INFORMATION

Road Rescue Asphalt

200 E. Nopal St. STE 202

Uvalde, Texas 78801

Phone: 830-2781-1211

For additional health, safety or regulatory information and other emergency situations, call 919-781-4550

SECTION II – HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:

Category 1A Carcinogen

Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) following repeated exposures

Category 1 Eye Damage

Category 2 Skin Irritant

SIGNAL WORD: DANGER

HAZARD STATEMENTS:

May cause cancer by inhalation.

Causes damage to lungs, kidneys and autoimmune system through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation.

Causes skin irritation and serious eye damage.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Do not handle until the safety information presented in this SDS has been read and understood.

Do not breathe dusts or mists. Do not eat, drink or smoke while manually handling this product. Wash skin thoroughly after

manually handling.

If on skin: Rinse skin after manually handling and wash contaminated clothing if there is potential for direct skin contact before

reuse.

If swallowed: If gastrointestinal discomfort occurs and if person is conscious, give a large quantity of water and induce vomiting;

however, never attempt to make an unconscious person drink or vomit.

If inhaled excessively: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation

as required.

If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do, and continue

rinsing.

If exposed, concerned, unwell or irritation of the eyes, skin, mouth or throat/nasal passage persist: Get medical attention.

Wear eye protection and respiratory protection following this SDS, NIOSH guidelines and other applicable regulations. Use

protective gloves if manually handling the product.

Avoid creating dust when handling, using or storing. Use with adequate ventilation to keep exposure below recommended

exposure limits.

Dispose of product in accordance with local, regional, national or international regulations.

Please refer to Section XI for details of specific health effects of the components.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS): LIMESTONE ROCK ASPHALT (LRA) SECTION I –IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT IDENTIFIER Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) TRADE NAME Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) OTHER SYNONYMS None RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTION ON USE Used for construction purposes This product is not intended or designed for and should not be used as an abrasive blasting medium or for foundry applications. MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER INFORMATION Road Rescue Asphalt 200 E. Nopal St.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION III – COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS COMPONENT(S) CHEMICAL NAME CAS REGISTRY NO % by weight (approx) Limestone 1317-65-3 80-99 Asphalt Bitumen(2) 8052-42-4 .01-20 (1): The composition of SiO2 may be up to 100% crystalline silica (2): CAS No. for Asphalt SECTION IV – FIRST-AID MEASURES INHALATION: If excessive inhalation occurs, remove to fresh air. Dust in throat and nasal passages should clear spontaneously.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION V – FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING AGENT Not flammable. For fires involving asphalt, dry chemical or carbon dioxide types of extinguishers are considered as most appropriate. Solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Water or foam may cause frothing.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION VII – HANDLING AND STORAGE, CONTD. In accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.99, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, 1928.21), state, and/or local right-to-know laws and regulations, familiarize your employees with this SDS and the information contained herein.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION VIII – EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION, CONTD. ENGINEERING CONTROLS Ventilation: Use local exhaust, general ventilation or natural ventilation adequate to maintain exposures below appropriate exposure limits. Other control measures: Respirable dust and crystalline silica levels should be monitored regularly.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION VIII – EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION, CONTD. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, CONTD. If the workplace airborne crystalline silica concentration is unknown for a given task, conduct air monitoring to determine the appropriate level of respiratory protection to be worn. Consult with a certified industrial hygienist, your insurance risk manager or the OSHA Consultative Services group for detailed information.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Health Effects: The information below represents an overview of health effects caused by overexposure to one or more components in LRA. Primary routes(s) of exposure: ■ Inhalation ■ Ingestion EYE CONTACT: Direct contact with dust may cause irritation by mechanical abrasion or corrosive action. Conjunctivitis may occur. SKIN CONTACT: Direct contact may cause irritation by mechanical abrasion.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, CONTD. Complicated Silicosis or PMF is characterized by lung lesions (shown as radiographic opacities) greater than 1 centimeter in diameter. Although there may be no symptoms associated with complicated silicosis or PMF, the symptoms, if present, are shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and sputum production.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, CONTD. D. TUBERCULOSIS Individuals with silicosis are at increased risk to develop pulmonary tuberculosis, if exposed to persons with tuberculosis.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, CONTD. Chronic effect/carcinogenicity: Irritability, nausea or vomiting, and normocytic anemia. When exposed to levels greater than 50 to 100 milligram per day, it can result in pathological deposition of iron in the body tissues causing fibrosis of the pancreas, diabetes mellitus, and liver cirrhosis. Workers exposed to iron oxide fume and silica may develop a “mixed dust pneumoconiosis.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, CONTD. Limestone: Exposure Route: Eyes, skin, inhalation, ingestion. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system Acute Effect: Direct eye and skin contact with dust may cause irritation by mechanical abrasion or burning sensations, pain or blisters from corrosive/irritant effects.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, CONTD. Carbon Dioxide: Exposure route: Inhalation. Target organs: Respiratory system, cardiovascular system. Acute effect: Inhalation of carbon dioxide may cause dizziness, headache, and elevated blood pressure. Inhalation of high concentrations of this gas may cause hyperventilation and unconsciousness.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XI – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, CONTD. Sulfur Dioxide: Exposure route: Inhalation, skin/eye contact. Target organs: Eyes, skin and respiratory system. Acute effect: Inhalation may cause irritation of the respiratory tract, asthma-like reactions, reflex spasm of the larynx, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and lung edema. It is possible that respiratory arrest may occur which can lead to death.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XV – REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA: Crystalline Silica is not listed as a carcinogen. SARA Title III: Section 311 and 312: Immediate health hazard and delayed health hazard. TSCA.: All components of the product appear on the EPA TSCA chemical substance inventory. RCRA: Crystalline silica (quartz) is not classified as a hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or its regulations, 40 CFR §261 et seq.
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Road Rescue Asphalt: SDS for Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) March 2015 SECTION XVI – OTHER INFORMATION, CONTD. User’s Responsibility: The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires that this SDS be made available to your employees who handle or may be exposed to this product. Educate and train your employees regarding applicable precautions. Instruct your employees to handle this product properly.