Sheet 13 Bitumen Road Emulsion

REAL Health and Safety Data Sheet No. 1 - Surface Dressing Binders K1-70

CONTENTS: Known Misuses and Abuses

This data sheet has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazards, Information and Packaging) Regulations (CHIP) and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP).

Known Misuses / Abuses
Do NOT mix with other materials which may be at a higher temperature

1 .
Identification of the Substance / Preparation, and of the Company / Undertaking.
Product : K1 -70
Company:
Address:
Telephone:
Emergency Telephone:

2.
Composition / Information on Ingredients
K1-70 is a preparation manufactured from bitumen, water and additives, none of which creates a hazard. It is a bitumen in water emulsion.

3.
Hazard Identification
K1-70 is a NOT classified as dangerous for supply or conveyance.

4.
First Aid Measures
Inhalation :
Minor inhalation - unlikely to be harmful.
Major inhalation (unlikely) - seek medical advice.

Skin :
Minor splashes - remove from skin with suitable skin cleanser and wash with soap and water.
Major contact - drench immediately with large quantities of cold water. Do NOT remove any adhering bitumen and seek medical advice.

Eyes :
Irrigate thoroughly with cold water and seek medical advice.

Ingestion :
(Unlikely) - seek medical advice.

5.
Fire-Fighting Measures
Bitumen Emulsion will not burn under normal circumstances.

6.
Accidental Release Measures
If no risk is present, shut off leak.
Contain and absorb with sand or soil until set solid, then dispose of as in paragraph 13.

7.
Handling and Storage
Handling :
Wear heat resistant gloves and overalls and protective footwear. Protect eyes from splashes by wearing goggles or visor.
K1-70 is normally supplied and applied in bulk at 75°C - 85°C. If heating is required, it should be done with recirculation. Under NO circumstances should the temperature exceeding 90°C (boiling/frothing).

Storage :
If K1-70 has been stored for more than a few hours it should be recirculated before use.

8.
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Exposure Limit Values
There are no occupational exposure limits listed in EH40.

Recommended Protective Clothing :
Wear heat resistant gloves and overalls and protective footwear. Protect eyes from splashes by wearing goggles or visor. It is recommended that the spraybar operator wears an activated charcoal mask during the spraying operation.

9.
Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Mobile liquid at ambient temperature
Appearance: Opaque brown/black
Odour: Characteristic
Acidity/Alkalinity: Approx. 2.OpH
Boiling Point/Boiling Range: 1 OO°C (of emulsion water)
Melting Point/Melting Range: Not applicable
Flashpoint: Not applicable
Flammability: Not applicable
Autoflammability: Not applicable
Flammability Limits: Upper: Not applicable

Flammability Limits: Lower: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Not applicable
Oxidising Properties: Not applicable
Vapour Pressure at 40°C: 5 mm Hg
Density at 15°C: 0.95 - 1.05 g/ml
Solubility - Water Solubility: Dispersible
- Fat Solubility/Solvent: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient, n-octanol water:
Not determined
Viscosity at 15°C: 50 poise

10.
Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid :
Do not heat above 90°C to avoid boiling/foaming. Do not store below 2°C to avoid freezing.

Materials to avoid
Alkalis.

Decomposition Products :
The emulsion will NOT burn.

Mechanical Handling :
Excessive pumping can lead to the breaking of an emulsion.

11.
Toxicological Information
Acute Health Hazards and Advice
Exposure to K1-70 is not hazardous but skin contact should be avoided. Scalding can occur because K1-70 is normally handled at 75°C - 85°C. K1-70 is irritating to eyes. If eye contact occurs irrigate with cold water and seek medical advice.

12.
Ecological Information
Minimum hazard but high concentrations of emulsions may harm fish (by bitumen blocking gills).

11
Disposal Considerations
Dispose as a controlled waste in accordance with local bye-laws and regulations.

12.
Ecological Information
Minimum hazard but high concentrations of emulsions may harm fish (by bitumen blocking gills).

11
Disposal Considerations
Dispose as a controlled waste in accordance with local bye-laws and regulations.

14.
Transport Information
Not classified as a dangerous substance for conveyance. Handled in accordance with the CIA Black and White Marking Scheme (2W Hot Liquid).

15.
Regulatory Information
Not dangerous for supply. This material has been classified in accordance with the Preparations Directive.

16.
Other Information
The references set out below give further information on specific aspects.

Legislation :
Chemicals (Hazards, Information and Packaging) Regulations.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
Environmental Protection Act.
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.

Guidance Notes :
EH26 Occupational Skin Disease : Health and Safety Precautions.
EH40 Occupational Exposure Limits.

British Standards
BS 434 Part 1 Specification for Bitumen Road Emulsions.
BS 3690 Part 1 Specification for Bitumens for Roads and Other Paved Areas.

Revised March 1998