SDS

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.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Contact with powerful oxidizing agents may cause fire and/or explosions (see Section X of this SDS). While individual
components are known to react vigorously with water to produce heat, this is not expected from the LRA. When product is heated
or comes in contact with sparks or flames, the vapors formed may result in explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to
source of ignition and flash back. May readily ignite when mixed with naphtha and other volatile solvents.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Since fire may produce toxic fumes, wear a self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in
the pressure-demand or positive mode.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Fires may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. The
health effects of these products are further discussed in Section
XI.
SECTION VI – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Persons involved in cleaning should first follow the precautions defined in Section VII of the SDS.
If product is spilled, notify safety personnel, evacuate all unnecessary personnel, remove all heat and ignition sources and provide
maximum explosion-proof ventilation. Cleanup personnel should protect against vapor inhalation and skin or eye contact. Use
water spray to reduce vapors. For small spills, collect with sand or some noncombustible inert material and place in appropriate
containers for disposal.
Spilled materials, where dust can be generated, may overexpose cleanup personnel to respirable crystalline silica-containing dust
and other components that may pose inhalation hazards. Do not dry sweep spilled material. Collect the material using a method
that does not produce dust such as a High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuum or thoroughly wetting down the dust before
cleaning up. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section VIII including appropriate respirators during
and following clean up or whenever airborne dust is present to ensure worker exposures remain below occupational exposure
limits (OELs - Refer to Section VIII).
Place the dust in a covered container appropriate for disposal. Dispose of the dust according to federal, state and local regulations.
This product is not subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III Section 313, and 40 CFR 372.
SECTION VII – HANDLING AND STORAGE
This product is not intended or designed for and should not be used as an abrasive blasting medium or for foundry applications.
Follow protective controls set forth in Section VIII of this SDS when handling this product. Dust containing respirable crystalline
silica and other components that may be corrosive/irritant may be generated during processing, handling and storage. Use good
housekeeping procedures to prevent the accumulation of dust in the workplace.
Avoid inhalation of fumes if product is heated and contact with skin and eyes. Keep ignition sources away from vents and
openings and do not breathe gases when opening hatches and dome covers. Do not store near heat, sparks, flame or strong
oxidants.
Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not store near food or beverages or smoking materials.
Do not stand on piles of materials; it may be unstable.
Use adequate ventilation and dust collection equipment and ensure that the dust collection system is adequate to reduce airborne
dust levels to below the appropriate OELs. If the airborne dust levels are above the appropriate OELs, use respiratory protection
during the establishment of engineering controls. Refer to Section VIII - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection for further
information.