TRIRAM CORP -- BITUMASTIC 50 -- 8030-00-275-8121 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BITUMASTIC 50
MSDS Date:12/01/1987
FSC:8030
NIIN:00-275-8121
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TRIRAM CORP
City:FARMINGTON
State:MA
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:508-875-6600
CAGE:59983
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TRIRAM CORP
Address:721 WAVERLY ST
Box:642
City:FRAMINGHAM
State:MA
ZIP:01701-8512
Country:US
CAGE:59983

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

Ingred Name:COAL TAR PITCH
CAS:8007-45-2
RTECS #:GF8600000
Fraction by Wt: 20%
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CREOSOTE  (SARA III)
CAS:8001-58-9
RTECS #:GF8615000
Fraction by Wt: 25%
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:NAPHTHALENE  (SARA III)
CAS:91-20-3
RTECS #:QJ0525000
Fraction by Wt: 2%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM/15 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:INDENE
CAS:95-13-6
RTECS #:NK8225000
Fraction by Wt: 15%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:BENZENE  (SARA III)
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
OSHA PEL:1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS)	(SARA III)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
Fraction by Wt: 2%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MATERIAL CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE
    SKIN PRODUCING INTERNAL ORGAN DAMAGE & POSSIBLE DEATH. REPEATED
    AND/OR PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN DISORDERS INCLUDING
    CANCER. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSUR BY  INHALATION MAY LEAD TO LEUKEMIA.
    INGESTION OF MATERIALMAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE-IARC LISTS AS CARCIN IN
    HUMANS.ALSO LISTED IN NTP 3RD ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS & IN
    OSHA SUBPART Z TABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-VAPOR CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND/OR CORNEAL
    CHANGES.DIRECT EYE CONTACT, IRRITATION.SKIN-CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH
    TH SKIN PRODUCING INTERNAL ORGAN DAMAGE AND POSSIBLY
    DEATH.INHALE-OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPO R MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION.INGESTION-GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH DISEASE OF THE LIVER,
    CAN BE EFFECT GROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYE-IMMED FLUSH W/LGE AMTS OF WATER FOR 1 MIN.SEEK MED
    AID.SKIN-WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER OR WATERLESS HAND
    CLEANER.MOLTEN PROD CONTACT-DO NOT REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH.FLUSH SKIN
    IMMED W/LGE AMTS OF C OLD WATER.SEEK MED AID.INHALE-REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE.IFBREATH HAS STOPPED OR IS DIFFICULT,ADMIN ARTIF RESPIR OR
    OXY.SEEK MED AID.INGEST-DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE 1 TO 2 GLASSES OF
    MILK.SEEK MED AID.

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

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:100F-38C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR WATER SPRAY.
    WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING, IF MOLTEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR COMPLETE FIRE SERVICE PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING FULL-FACE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAIN
    BREATHING APPARATUS.TOXIC VAPORS MAY BE GIVEN OFF IN FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DURING FIRES, VAPORS/DECOMPOSITION PRODUC
    MAY BE RELEASED FORMING FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE MIX IN AIR. CLOSED
    CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF NO RISK INVOLVED. STAY UPWIND.
    SMALL SPILLS: TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT
    MATERIAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. DIKE LARGE SPILLS FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL. CONTAIN RUNOFF FROM  FIRE CONTROL AND DILUTION WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE I/A/W OSHA 1910.106. KEEP IN
    CLOSED, LABELED CONTAINER WITHIN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA.
    PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE UNTIL MANUFACTURER'S PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN
    READ/UNDERSTOOD. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENS WITHOUT PROPER EYE
    PROTECTION.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED UNITS PER CURRENT
    29CFR1910.1 & MFR'S "INSTRUCTIONS" & "WARNINGS".COMBINATION
    FILTER/ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR CANISTER MAY BE USED. FULL-FACE
    PIECE RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE UNI TS REQUIRED
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN PATTERN/VOLUME TO
    CONTROL INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW CURRENT EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:INDUSTRIAL RESISTANT FLEXIBLE-TYPE
Eye Protection:INDUSTRIAL SAFETY GLASSES, MINIMUM
Other Protective Equipment:INDUSTRIAL TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND SAFETY
    FOOTWEAR DEPENDING ON WORKING CONDITIONS, I.E., CONTACT POTENTIAL,
    WEAR (SUP)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH EXPOSED AREAS PROMPT & THOROUGH AFTER SKIN
    CONTACT & BEFORE EATING,DRINKING,USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR REST
    ROOMS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE GARMENTS SUCH AS HEAD/NECK COVER, APRONS,
    JACKETS, PANTS, COVERALLS, BOOTS, ETC. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

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

HCC:F4
Spec Gravity:10.7 LBS/GL
Evaporation Rate & Reference:VERY SLOW
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:BLACK LIQUID WITH COAL TAR ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:32

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS. CONTACT WITH PVC PIPE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT IS US EPA DEFINED IGNITABLE HAZ WASTE.
    DISPOSE AS AN IGNITABLE HAZ WASTE I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FED REGS.
    PLACE IN TIGHTLY SEALED LABELED CONTAINER THIS PRODUCT RELEASED
    INTO THE ENVIRON MUST BE  REPORTED TO N (1-800-424-8802). RQ IS 100
    LBS.

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