THE GENERAL CRUSHED STONE CO -- BITUMINOUS CONCRETE  -- 6850-00F034647
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BITUMINOUS CONCRETE
MSDS Date:01/01/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F034647
MSDS Number: BTKCQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:THE GENERAL CRUSHED STONE CO
Address:1609 SULLIVAN TRAIL
Box:231
City:EASTON
State:PA
ZIP:18042
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-253-4271
Emergency Phone Num:800-553-5631/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:GENCR
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:THE GENERAL CRUSHED STONE CO
Address:1609 SULLIVAN TRAIL
Box:231
City:EASTON
State:PA
ZIP:18042
Country:US
Phone:800-553-5631/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:GENCR

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ, (MINERAL AGGREGATES)
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 91-97%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9394

Ingred Name:ASPHALT (PETROLEUM)
CAS:8052-42-4
RTECS #:CI9900000
Fraction by Wt: 3-9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; (FUME);9394

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN SULFIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7783-06-4
RTECS #:MX1225000
Fraction by Wt: N/GIVEN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 20 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:FUMES CAUSE IRRIT.
    SKIN:REPEAT/PROLONG CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRIT. EYE/SKIN:CONTACT
    W/HEATED MATL MAY CAUSE THERMAL BURNS. INHAL:HI CONCEN OF VAPORS
    MAY CAUSE RESP TRACT IRRIT.RELEASE OF TOXIC HYDROG EN SULFIDE GAS
    CAN OCCUR FROM HOT ASPHALT. INGEST:NOT ANTICIPATED IN INDUSTRIAL
    SETTING;IF INGEST GI DISTRESS MAY RESULT
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS SILICA WHICH IS CARCINOGENIC.
    PER SUPPLIER ASPHALT CONTAINED IN MATL IS CARCINOGENIC TO
    EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN:IRRIT. SKIN/EYE:THERMAL BURNS.
    INHAL:RESP TRACT IRRIT.INGEST:GI DISTRESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    DISEASE IN OR A HISTORY OF AILMENTS INVOLVING SKIN, LIVER, KIDNEY,
    CNS OR BLOOD-FORMING ELEMENTS MAY BE AT A GREATER RISK OF
    DEVELOPING ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN EXPOSE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:CONTACT W/MOLTEN MATL FLUSH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF COLD
    WATER.PACK W/ICE.GET MED AID IMMED.SKIN:CONTACT W/MOLTEN MATL DON'T
    REMOVE CONTAMIN CLOTH.FLUSH SKIN IMMED W/LG AMTS OF COLD WATER.IF
    POSSIBLE S UBMERGE IN COLD WATER.PACK W/ICE.GET MED
    AID.INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXOSURE.IF BREATH STOPPED/DIFF ADMINISTER
    ARTIF RESP OR OXY AS INDICATED.GET MED AID.INGEST:NONE
    REQUIRED.ALLOW TO PASS THRU INTESTINE TR

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING, IF MOLTEN. USE
    DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR COMPLETE FIRE SERVICE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMT,
    INCLUDING FULL-FACE MSHA/NIOSH APROVED SCBA USEWAER TO COOL
    FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINER/STRUCTURE/PROTECT PERSONNEL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED(FIRE CODNITIONS) TOXIC VAPORS
    & VAPORS/DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE RELEASED FORMING
    FLAM/EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR.CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF NO RISK INVOLVED. STAY UPWIND.
    SOLIDIFY SPILLS BY COOLING. SHOVEL INTO DRY CONTAINERS AND COVER.
    FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING
    OF VAPORS, MISTS OR FUMES. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH
    SKIN OR EYES. NO SPECIAL STORAGE IS REQUIRED
Other Precautions:WASH EXPOSED AREAS PROMPTLY & THOROUGHLY AFTER SKIN
    CONTACT AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR REST
    ROOMS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.IF
    VENTILA DOESN'T MAINTAIN INHAL EXPOSURES BELOW TLC(PEL) USE
    MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED UNITS PER CURRENT 29CFR1910.134 & MFG'S
    "INSTRUCTIONS"&"WARNINGS".COMBINATIO N FILTER/ORG VAPOR
    CARTRIDGE/CANISTERS
Ventilation:OUT-OF-DOOR APPLICATION. NO SUPPLEMENTAL VENTILATION
    REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE,NEOPRENE,OR EQUAL.
Eye Protection:INDUSTRIAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:INDUSTRIAL TYPE WORK CLOHT & SAFETY FOOTWEAR
    DEPENDING ON WORKING CONDITIONS:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE
    GARMENTS(PANTS, ETC).
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY. DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENS
    W/O PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:THERE'S NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE FOR THE EFFECTS FROM
    OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT. TREATMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED AT THE
    CONTROL OF SYMPTOMS AND THE CLINICAL CONDITION.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>849F,>454C
Vapor Pres:<0.1
Vapor Density:>20
Spec Gravity:0.95-1.05
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<0.01, BUTYLACE=1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK SEMI-SOLID WHEN COLD; VISCOUS FLUID WHEN HOT
    WITH A CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEG

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG OXIDANTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAME MAY CAUSE PROFUSE SMOKE OR FIRE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    HYDROGEN SULFIDE, OXIDES OF SULPHUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT DEFINEDS AS USEPA DEFINED
    HAZ WASTE, BUT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF AS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE.
    DISPOSE OF IAW LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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