1.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

1.1 Product identifier
Product name ANIONIC BITUMEN EMULSION
Synonym(s) ANIONIC SLOW SET • ASS 60 • ASS/170 - 60 • GROWMULCH

1.2 Uses and uses advised against

Use(s) ROAD MAINTENANCE • SOIL STABILISATION

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier name BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LTD.
Address Level 3, 40 Mount Street, Nth Sydney, NSW, 2060, AUSTRALIA
Telephone (02) 9220 6300
Email sds@rmt.com.au
Website www.boral.com.au

1.4 Emergency telephone number(s)

Emergency 1800 555 477 (8am – 5pm WST)
Emergency (A/H) 13 11 26 (Poisons Information Centre)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE, IMDG OR IATA

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS classifications Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Signal word WARNING
Pictograms None allocated.
Hazard Statement(s)
H316 Causes mild skin irritation.
Prevention Statement(s)
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Response Statement(s)
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage Statement(s)
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal Statement(s)
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

This product is expected to be applied without heating, however can be heated up to 70°C to assist with application if sprayed.
Contact with hot material can result in burns. Once cured, the inert solid material is considered non hazardous. Please see
package labelling or manufacturer’s literature for more detail on usage, handling, storage and disposal under different
applications.

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3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances / Mixtures
Ingredient Identification Classification Content
WATER CAS: 7732-18-5 40 to 70%
EC: 231-791-2
BITUMEN CAS: 8052-42-4 30 to 60%
EC: 232-490-9
EMULSIFIER(S) Not Available <2%

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures
Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised
to stop by a Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. To protect rescuer, use a Type A (Organic vapour)
respirator or an Air-line respirator (in poorly ventilated areas). Apply artificial respiration if not
breathing.
Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poison Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
First aid facilities Eye wash facilities and safety shower are recommended.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Contact with hot product may cause burns. Bitumens, occupational exposure to straight-run bitumens and their emissions during
road paving, are classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B). Once cured, the inert solid material is
considered non hazardous.

4.3 Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Burns caused by bitumen require special medical treatment. Consultation with a burns specialist experienced in bitumen burns is
advisable in the first instance.

Refer to the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) bitumen burns card for further information
(http://www.aapa.asn.au).

Bitumen burns: If hot bitumen contacts the skin, flush immediately with water and make no attempt to remove it. Use wet, cold
towels if face, neck, shoulder or back etc are burnt. Cool burn areas for 30 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
Where bitumen completely circles a limb, it may have a tourniquet effect and should be split longitudinally as it cools. If eye
burns result flush with water for 15 minutes, pad and seek immediate medical attention.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ sulphur/ nitrogen oxides, hydrogen sulphide, hydrocarbons) when heated to
decomposition.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Treat as per requirements for surrounding fires. Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Remain upwind and notify
those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when
combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby storage areas.

5.4 Hazchem code

None allocated.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as detailed in Section 8 of this SDS. Clear area of all unprotected personnel.
Ventilate area where possible. Contact emergency services where appropriate.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Contain material and prevent product from entering drains and waterways. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers for
disposal. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred, contact local emergency services.

6.3 Methods of cleaning up

Contain spillage, then collect and place in suitable containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See Sections 8 and 13 for exposure controls and disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and
inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in
contaminated areas.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in a well-ventilated area removed from ignition sources, oxidising agents and foodstuffs. Ensure containers are adequately
labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Not applicable.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters
Exposure standards
TWA STEL
Ingredient Reference
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/mg3
Bitumen fume SWA (AUS) -- 5 -- --

Biological limits
No biological limit values have been entered for this product.

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering Controls Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas. Where an inhalation risk exists, mechanical extraction
ventilation is recommended. Maintain vapour levels below the recommended exposure standard.
PPE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) should meet recommended national standards. Check with PPE suppliers.
Eye / Face Wear safety glasses or splash-proof goggles when handling material to avoid contact with eyes.
Hand Wear chemical resistant gloves (eg. neoprene or nitrile) when handling material to prevent skin
contact.
Body Wear long sleeved shirt and full-length trousers.
Respiratory Where an inhalation risk exists in enclosed or partly enclosed environments (ie. underground
carparks, large tanks, tunnels etc), wear a Type A-Class P1 (Organic gases/vapours and Particulate)
respirator, dependent on a site specific risk assessment.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance BROWN LIQUID (IN USE); BLACK SOLID THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL (WHEN
CURED)
Odour BITUMEN-LIKE ODOUR
Flammability NON FLAMMABLE
Flash point NOT RELEVANT
Boiling point 100°C (Approximately)
Melting point NOT AVAILABLE
Evaporation rate NOT AVAILABLE
pH > 10
Vapour density NOT AVAILABLE
Specific gravity NOT AVAILABLE
Solubility (water) EMULSIFIES
Vapour pressure NOT AVAILABLE
Upper explosion limit NOT RELEVANT
Lower explosion limit NOT RELEVANT
Partition coefficient NOT AVAILABLE
Autoignition temperature NOT AVAILABLE
Decomposition temperature > 300°C
Viscosity NOT AVAILABLE
Explosive properties NOT EXPLOSIVE
Oxidising properties NON OXIDISING
Odour threshold NOT AVAILABLE

9.2 Other information

Expected temp. when cured Between ambient and 20°C above ambient
Avg weight when cured 1 Kg/L
Max temp. in use Ambient to 70°C

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity
Carefully review all information provided in sections 10.2 to 10.6.

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended conditions of storage.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Polymerization will not occur.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. hypochlorites) and acids (eg. nitric acid).

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ sulphur/ nitrogen oxides, hydrogen sulphide, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity No known toxicity data is available for this product. Based on available data, the classification criteria
are not met. Inhalation may cause headache, nausea and respiratory tract irritation. Once cured, the
inert solid material is considered non hazardous.
Skin Classified as a mild skin irritant. Contact may result in mild irritation, drying and defatting of the skin,
rash and dermatitis. Contact with hot material can result in skin burns.

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Eye Not classified as an eye irritant. However, contact may result in mild irritation, lacrimation, pain and
redness. Contact with hot material can result in eye burns.
Sensitization This product is not known to be a skin or respiratory sensitiser.
Mutagenicity Insufficient data available to classify as a mutagen.
Carcinogenicity Bitumens, occupational exposure to straight-run bitumens and their emissions during road paving, and
to hard bitumens and their emissions during mastic asphalt work, are classified as possibly
carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B).
Reproductive Insufficient data available to classify as a reproductive toxin.
STOT – single Not classified as causing organ effects from single exposure. However, inhalation of bitumen fumes
exposure when heated may cause headache, nausea and respiratory tract irritation.
STOT – repeated Not classified as causing organ effects from repeated exposure.
exposure
Aspiration This product is not expected to present an aspiration hazard.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity
There is currently insufficient data to classify the ecotoxicity of this product. However, the bulk of the bitumen dispersed in
asphalt is fairly inert when set, and should not present an environmental hazard under normal conditions.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Can be expected to biodegrade slowly.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

This product is not expected to bioaccumulate through food chains in the environment.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Emulsifies in water.

12.6 Other adverse effects

Prevent contamination of drains or waterways.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal For small amounts dispose of to an approved landfill site. Contact the manufacturer for additional
information if larger amounts are involved. Prevent contamination of drains and waterways as aquatic
life may be threatened and environmental damage may result.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE, IMDG OR IATA
LAND TRANSPORT SEA TRANSPORT AIR TRANSPORT
(ADG) (IMDG / IMO) (IATA / ICAO)
14.1 UN number None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated
14.2 UN proper shipping name None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated
14.3 Transport hazard classes
DG class / division None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated
Subsidiary risk(s) None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated
14.4 Packing group None Allocated None Allocated None Allocated
14.5 Environmental hazards None Allocated
14.6 Special precautions for user
Hazchem code None Allocated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Poison schedule A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for
the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).
Classifications None allocated.
Risk phrases None allocated.
Safety phrases None allocated.
Inventory listing(s) AUSTRALIA: AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances)
All components are listed on AICS, or exempt.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Abbreviations ACGIH - American Conference of Industrial Hygienists.
ADG - Australian Dangerous Goods.
BEI - Biological Exposure Indice(s).
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
CNS - Central Nervous System.
EC No - European Community Number.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
mg/m3 - Milligrams per Cubic Metre.
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified.
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline).
ppm - Parts Per Million.
RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit.
STOT-RE - Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
STOT-SE - Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
SWA - Safe Work Australia.
TWA - Time Weighted Average.

Report status This document has been compiled by RMT on behalf of the manufacturer, importer or supplier of the
product and serves as their Safety Data Sheet ('SDS').

The information presented herein is based on data considered to be accurate as of the date of
preparation of this SDS. However, no warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the
accuracy or completeness of the foregoing data and safety information, nor is any authorisation given
or implied to practice any patented invention without a licence. In addition, no responsibility can be
assume by the vendor for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, without a risk
assessment for safe use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices or from any hazards
inherent in the nature of the products.

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) applies only to the formulated material as supplied by Boral Asphalt. It
does not apply where the formulation has been altered. In this case a new SDS may be required to
reflect the modified material. Contact Boral Asphalt for further information.

Printed documents are uncontrolled. Refer to www.boral.com.au regularly for a more recent copy of
the SDS where it exists.
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Revision History Revision Number: v1.0

Description: Initial release

SDS Date: 29 October 2013

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