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Product Name : BP Bitumen Class 320
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name BP Bitumen Class 320
Company Name BP Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 004 085 616)
Address Melbourne Central, 360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne,
Victoria 3000 Australia
Emergency Tel. 24hr 1800 638 556
Telephone/Fax Tel:
Number 61 3 9268 4111
Fax:
(03) 9268 3321
Recommended Use Bitumen product for road building, industrial and civil engineering materials
and processes.
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or
consult your BP representative.
Other Information BP Bitumen Technical Helpline: 1 800 24 88 66
MSDS website www.msds.bp.com.au
This data sheet and the health, safety and environmental information it
contains is considered to be accurate as of the date specified above. We have
reviewed any information contained herein which we received from sources
outside the BP Group of Companies. However, no warranty or representation,
expressed or implied is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the data
and information contained in this data sheet.
Health and safety precautions and environmental advice noted in this data
sheet may not be accurate for all individuals and/or situations. It is the
user's obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with
all applicable laws and regulations. No statement made in this data sheet
shall be construed as a permission, recommendation or authorisation given or
implied to practise any patented invention without a valid licence. The BP
Group of Companies shall not be responsible for any damage or injury resulting
from abnormal use of the material, from any failure to adhere to
recommendations, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification DANGEROUS GOODS.
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
This product can be delivered, stored and used at temperatures above 100 °C.
Contact with hot product will cause burns.
Hydrogen sulphide, an extremely toxic and highly flammable gas, may be present
in trace amounts in the overall formulation, and may collect along with other
flammable light hydrocarbon gases in the vapour spaces where this product is
stored. Hydrogen sulphide has a typical 'bad egg' smell but at high
concentrations the sense of smell is rapidly lost, therefore do not rely on
sense of smell for detecting hydrogen sulphide. Use specially designed
instruments for determining its concentration.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition, This product consists of bitumen, a complex black solid consisting
information on predominantly of high molecular weight organic compounds with carbon numbers
ingredients greater than C25 and high carbon to hydrogen ratios.
Bitumen CAS No. 8052-42-4 100% w/w
Or
Asphalt, oxidized CAS No 64742-93-4 100% w/w
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation If inhalation of mists, fumes or vapour causes irritation to the nose or
throat, or coughing, remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist obtain medical
advice.
EXPOSURE TO HYDROGEN SULPHIDE
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Casualties suffering ill effects as a result of exposure to hydrogen sulphide
should be immediately removed to fresh air and medical assistance obtained
without delay. Unconscious casualties must be placed in the recovery position.
Monitor breathing and pulse rate and if breathing has failed, or is deemed
inadequate, respiration must be assisted, preferably by the mouth-to-mouth
method. Administer external cardiac massage if necessary. Seek immediate
medical attention.
It is advisable that all who are engaged in operations in which contact with
hydrogen sulphide may reasonably be anticipated, should be trained in the
techniques of emergency resuscitation and in the care of an unconscious
patient.
Ingestion If contamination of the mouth occurs, wash out thoroughly with water.
Except as a deliberate act, the ingestion of large amounts of product is
unlikely.
If it should occur, do not induce vomiting; obtain medical advice.
Skin Hot product - Where skin burns occur, the area should be immediately immersed
in cold water until the bitumen is thoroughly cooled. Do not attempt to remove
the bitumen from the skin as it provides an airtight sterile cover over the
burn, which will eventually fall away with the scab as the wound heals. If,
for any reason, the bitumen must be removed, this can be done using a slightly
warmed medicinal liquid paraffin. Kerosene or other solvents should never be
used to remove bitumen from skin or clothing.
All burns should receive medical attention. It should be noted that bitumen
contracts on cooling and where a limb is encased, care should be taken to
avoid the development of a tourniquet effect.
Cold product - If the skin becomes contaminated with product at ambient
temperature, wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical advice
if irritation persists.
Eye Hot product - Flood immediately with water to dissipate the heat, if possible,
ensuring eyelids are held open. In the event of any product remaining, do not
try to remove it other than by continued irrigation with water. Take the
casualty to hospital for examination and treatment without delay.
Cold product - Wash eye thoroughly with copious quantities of water, ensuring
eyelids are held open. Obtain medical advice if any pain or redness develops
or persists.
Advice to Doctor Treatment should in general be symptomatic and directed to relieving effects.
Inhalation of hydrogen sulphide may cause central nervous system depression
leading to coma and death. It is irritant to the respiratory tract causing
chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary oedema. The onset of pulmonary oedema may
be delayed 24 to 48 hours. Treat with oxygen and ventilate as appropriate.
Administer broncho-dilators if indicated and consider administration of
corticosteroids. Keep casualty under surveillance for 48 hours in case
pulmonary oedema develops.
Aspiration of the product is unlikely to occur except as a result of
ingestion, followed by vomiting or regurgitation in a partially or totally
unconscious individual, where immediate effects are most likely to result from
the aspiration of acidic stomach contents. If it should occur, transport
casualty immediately to hospital.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire Fighting For major fires, call the Fire Brigade immediately. Ensure an escape path is
Measures always available from any fire. There is a danger of flashback if sparks or
hot surfaces ignite vapour. In case of fire, use foam, dry chemical, carbon
dioxide, vaporising liquid or water delivered as a fine spray.
DO NOT USE water jets.
FIRES IN CONFINED SPACES SHOULD BE DEALT WITH BY TRAINED PERSONNEL WEARING
APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Water may be used to cool nearby heat exposed areas/objects/packages. Avoid
spraying directly into storage containers because of the danger of boil-over.
Hazards from Toxic fumes may be evolved on burning or exposure to heat. See Stability and
Combustion Products Reactivity, Section 10 of this Material Safety Data Sheet.
Hazchem Code 2W
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Depending upon its temperature, the product may be either liquid, semi-solid
Procedures or solid.
Wear protective equipment (See Exposure Controls/Personal Protection, Section
8 of this Material Safety Data Sheet for details).
Contain and recover liquid using sand or other suitable inert absorbent
material.
Protect drains from potential spills and prevent entry of product. Do not wash
product into drainage system since this may result in a blockage when the
product cools. Should blockage occur, notify the appropriate authority
immediately.
Scrape up bulk of solid material and remove the remainder with sand or other
suitable absorbent material. It is advised that stocks of suitable absorbent
material should be held in quantities sufficient to deal with any spillage,
which may be reasonably anticipated.
If necessary, clean the resultant area using hot water and detergent; absorb
the washings with suitable absorbent material or sand. Do not wash into
drains.
In the case of large spills contact the appropriate authorities.
Spillages of hot product in confined spaces may be especially hazardous
because flammable gases including highly toxic hydrogen sulphide gas may be
present. For such spillages, the use of approved breathing apparatus by
personnel specially trained in its use may be required.
If spillage has occurred in a confined space, ensure adequate ventilation and
check that a safe, breathable atmosphere is present before entry.
Vapour may collect in any confined space.
Protect environmentally sensitive areas and water supplies. In the case of
spillage on water, the product may sink and recovery may be difficult. Regular
surveillance on the location of the spillage should be maintained.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Avoid skin contact. Good working practices, high standards of personal hygiene
Handling and plant cleanliness must be maintained at all times. Whilst using, do not
eat, drink or smoke. Wear appropriate gloves. Wash hands thoroughly after
contact. Removal of bitumen from the skin is best achieved by the use of a
suitable hand cleaner. Do not use solvents, such as kerosene. Regular periodic
self inspection of the skin is recommended, especially those areas subject to
contamination. In the event of any localised changes in appearance or texture
of the skin being noticed, medical advice should be sought without delay.
Contact with hot product will cause burns.
Ensure good ventilation and avoid, as far as reasonably practicable, the
inhalation and contact with vapours, mists or fumes which may be generated
during use. If such vapour, mists or fumes are generated, their concentration
in the workplace air should be controlled to the lowest reasonably practicable
level.
Avoid contact with eyes. If splashing is likely to occur wear a full face
visor or chemical goggles as appropriate.
Do not siphon product by mouth.
Use disposable cloths and discard when soiled. Do not put soiled cloths into
pockets.
Take all necessary precautions against accidental spillage into soil or water.
Conditions for Safe Store under cover away from moisture and sources of ignition. Do not overheat
Storage in storage.
Under no circumstances should water be allowed to contact hot product because
of the danger of boil-over. Particular care should be taken to ensure that
bulk storage tanks are watertight and that any steam heating coils are
regularly checked for leaks.
For bulk product, the storage temperature should not fluctuate above and below
100°C as this increases the risk of water condensation leading to boil-over.
Care must always be exercised when heating product through 100°C.
Highly toxic hydrogen sulphide gas may be emitted from hot product and
accumulate in enclosed spaces or tanks. Extreme care must therefore be taken
during venting of tanks and enclosed spaces which have, at any time, contained
hot product. Under no circumstances should entry be made into small enclosures
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without taking full precautions.
Confined spaces contaminated with hydrogen sulphide must always be considered
as constituting potentially life-threatening environments. Entry into such
spaces must never be undertaken except under extreme emergency when no
alternative is possible and then by trained operators wearing air-supplied
breathing apparatus of an approved type and following procedures strictly in
accordance with statutory regulations. Always have sufficient personnel
standing by outside the tank with appropriate breathing apparatus and
equipment to effect a quick rescue.
It is advisable that all who are engaged in operations in which contact with
hydrogen sulphide may reasonably be expected, should be trained in the
techniques of emergency resuscitation and in the care of an unconscious
patient.
Pyrophoric (self-heating) deposits, which may cause fire or explosion, may be
formed in storage. Avoid exposure of tank vapour space to fresh air, and
maintain stable storage temperatures. Regular inspection for such deposits
will indicate when tank cleaning is necessary.
For information on the design of the store-room reference should be made to
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4681 The storage and handling of Class 9
(miscellaneous) dangerous goods and articles.
Other Information Fire Prevention
Light hydrocarbon vapours can build up in the headspace of tanks. These can
cause flammability/explosion hazards, even at temperatures below the normal
flash point. (Note: flash point must not be regarded as a reliable indicator
of the potential flammability of vapour in tank headspaces). Tank headspaces
should always be regarded as potentially flammable and care should be taken to
avoid static electric discharge and all ignition sources during filling,
ullaging and sampling from storage tanks. Hoses should be electrically
continuous and ensure equipment used is properly earthed or bonded to the tank
structure.
Will present a flammability hazard if heated above the flash point but bulk
liquids at normal storage temperatures present a low fire hazard. Product
should not be overheated in storage because of the risk of fire. For advice on
storage temperatures, please contact your local BP representative.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure Avoid, as far as reasonably practicable, inhalation of vapour, mists or fumes
Standards generated during use.
If vapour, mists or fumes are generated, their concentration in the workplace
air should be controlled to the lowest reasonably practicable level.
NOHSC recommend an exposure standard for an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA)
of 10 ppm for hydrogen sulphide and 5 mg/m³ for bitumen fumes.
The short term exposure limit for hydrogen sulphide is 15 ppm.
Biological Limit Unknown
Values
Engineering Controls Ensure good ventilation.
Respiratory If operations are such that the excessive generation and inhalation of vapour
Protection mist or fume may be anticipated, then respiratory equipment meeting
appropriate Australian Standards for mists and organic vapours should be worn.
Reference should be made to Australian/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1715,
Selection, Use and maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices; and AS/NZS
1716, Respiratory Protective Devices.
The use of respiratory equipment must be strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and any statutory requirements governing its
selection and use.
Personal Protective When handling bitumen, suitable protective clothing of an appropriate standard
Equipment should be worn. Depending on the type of operation this may include:
- Visor to protect face and head covering with neck flap,
- Gauntlets (heat resistant and impervious to solvent),
- Overalls, impervious to bitumen, covering full body and limbs with legs worn
over boots to prevent burns to the legs and feet;
- Protective boots.
If skin contact is likely, wear impervious protective clothing and/or gloves.
Protective clothing should be regularly dry cleaned and laundered.
Change heavily contaminated clothing as soon as reasonably practicable and
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launder before re-use.
Wash any contaminated underlying skin with soap and water.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Black, solid material at 25°C
Odour Strong
Melting Point See Softening Point.
Solubility in Water Insoluble
pH Value Not applicable
Vapour Pressure Below 0.1 kPa @ 20°C
Vapour Density Heavier than air
(Air=1)
Density 1.03 kg/L (AS 2341.7)
Flash Point >250°C (AS 2341.14)
Initial Boiling Point 250°C (Thermal degradation) (ASTM D 86)
Dynamic Viscosity 320 Pa.s (0.32 m²/s) @ 60°C (AS 2341.2)
Softening Point 52°C (AS 2341.18)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Products of this type are stable and unlikely to react in a hazardous manner
under normal conditions of use. Hazardous polymerisation reactions will not
occur.
This material is combustible.
Conditions to Avoid Sources of ignition. Excessive heating above the maximum recommended handling
and storage temperatures will cause degradation and evolution of flammable
vapours.
Incompatible Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents.
Materials
Hazardous Thermal decomposition can produce a variety of compounds, the precise nature
Decomposition of which will depend on the decomposition conditions.
Products Incomplete combustion/thermal decomposition will generate smoke, carbon
dioxide and hazardous gases, which will include carbon monoxide, hydrogen
sulphide and oxides of sulphur.
Overheating in storage may cause partial vaporisation and decomposition with
the production of toxic hydrogen sulphide gas.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation At normal ambient temperatures this product will be unlikely to present an
inhalation hazard because of its low volatility. This material contains
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PCAH's) at low levels. The handling
procedures and personal protective measures described should be followed to
minimise employee exposure.
Ingestion Unlikely to be accidentally swallowed in view of the high handling
temperatures. Except as a deliberate act, the ingestion of large amounts of
product is unlikely. Ingestion of product may cause nausea or diarrhoea.
Ingestion of hot product will cause burns to the mouth, throat and stomach.
Skin Will cause burns if hot material contacts skin.
Eye Will cause burns if hot material contacts eyes.
Unlikely to cause more than transient stinging or redness if accidental eye
contact occurs with cold product. May be irritating to eyes at high
concentrations of vapour mists or fumes.
Chronic Effects When product is heated to high temperatures, vapour, mist or fumes will be
given off and may condensate, contaminating the skin or clothing. Prolonged or
repeated contact with this condensate may give rise to dermatitis or other
skin conditions of a serious or irreversible nature.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity Unlikely to cause long term effects in the aquatic environment.
Persistence / This product is not biodegradable.
Degradability
Mobility Spillages are unlikely to penetrate the soil.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Dispose of via an authorised person/ licensed waste disposal contractor in
Considerations accordance with local regulations. Incineration may be carried out under
controlled conditions provided that local regulations for emissions are met.
Where possible arrange for the product to be recycled. Dispose of product and
container carefully and responsibly. Do not dispose of near or into waterways,
ditches or down drains.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport This material is classified as a Class 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods)
Information Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail. Dangerous goods of Class 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous
Goods) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following:
- Class 1, Explosive
- Class 5.1, if the Class 9 substance is a fire risk substance
- Class 5.2, if the Class 9 substance is a fire risk substance
U.N. Number 3257
Proper Shipping ELEVATED TEMPERATURE LIQUID, N.O.S. - (CONTAINS BITUMEN)
Name
DG Class 9
Sub.Risk #
Hazchem Code 2W
Packaging Method 3.8.9
Packing Group III
Storage and Classified as a Combustible Liquid C2, AS 1940-1993 for storage.
Transport
IERG Number 15
IMO Class/Packing IMO: ELEVATED TEMPERATURE LIQUID N.O.S (at or above 100°C and below its
Group flashpoint), UN 3257, Class 9, Miscellaneous, Packing Group III, 2W
IATA/ICAO - IATA/ICAO: UN 3257, Forbidden for transport.
Description
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory This product is not classified as hazardous according to National Occupational
Information Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) criteria.
Not classified using the criteria in the Standard Uniform Schedule for Drugs
and Poisons (SUSDP).
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled
AICS (Australia) All components in this product are listed on AICS (Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Date of preparation MSDS Creation: October 2005
or last revision of
MSDS
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