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# Hot-Mix Asphalt (cont.) ## 11. Toxicological information (cont.) The following information applies to the dried product if it is subjected to mechanical forces (such as demolition or asphalt recycling work), which may generate crystalline silica-containing dust particles: Prolonged overexposure to respirable dusts in excess of appropriate exposure limits can cause inflammation of the lung leading to possible fibrotic changes, a medical condition known as pneumoconiosis. Prolonged and repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica-containing dust in excess of allowable exposure limits may cause a chronic form of silicosis, an incurable lung disease that may result in permanent lung damage or death. Chronic silicosis generally occurs after 10 years or more of overexposure; a more accelerated type of silicosis may occur between 5 and 10 years of higher levels of exposure. In early stages of silicosis, not all individuals will exhibit symptoms (signs) of the disease. However, silicosis can be progressive, and symptoms can appear at any time, even years - after exposure has ceased. Symptoms of silicosis may include, but are not limited to, the following: shortness of breath; difficulty breathing with or without exertion; coughing; diminished work capacity; diminished chest expansion; reduction of lung volume; right heart enlargement and/or failure. Persons with silicosis have an increased risk of pulmonary tuberculosis infection. Repeated overexposures to very high levels of respirable crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite, tridymite) for periods as short as six months may cause acute silicosis. Acute silicosis is a rapidly progressive, incurable lung disease that is typically fatal. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, shortness of breath, cough, fever, weight loss, and chest pain. Respirable dust containing newly broken silica particles has been shown to be more hazardous to animals in laboratory tests than respirable dust containing older silica…

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Vulcan Materials Company # SAFETY DATA SHEET Effective Date: 05/30/2024 Replaces 03/01/2017 # Hot-Mix Asphalt <table><tr><th colspan="2">1. Identification</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Product name: Hot-Mix Asphalt</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Other means of identification/Synonyms/Common Names: Black Base, Blacktop, CMHB (all types), Hot Mix (all types; may contain rap), Hot-Mix Paving Material, Petroleum-derived Asphalt Concrete</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Recommended use: Hot-Mix Asphalt is used as a construction material.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Recommended restrictions: None Known</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">Manufacturer/Contact info: Vulcan Materials Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates [redacted street address] Birmingham, AL [redacted postal code]</td><td>General Phone Number: 1.[redacted phone]</td></tr><tr><td>Emergency Phone Number: 1.[redacted phone] (3E Company, 24hours/day, 7 Days/week)</td></tr><tr><td>Website: www.vulcanmaterials.com</td></tr></table> ## 2. Hazard(s) Identification Physical hazards: Not Classified Health hazards: Carcinogenicity-Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity- Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure- Category 2 Signal word: Danger Hazard statement May cause cancer (Inhalation) Suspected of damaging the unborn child Causes damage to organs (lung/respiratory system, adrenals, bone marrow, liver, lymph nodes, kidney, stomach and thymus) through prolonged or repeated exposure ## Precautionary statement: ## Prevention - Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. - Do not breathe dust, fume, or vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. - Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. - Product may contain or release hydrogen su…

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# Cold Mix Asphalt Concrete (cont.) ## Legend: (cont.) <table><tr><th>Workers should station themselves on the upwind side of asphalt emissions when possible. It is recommended that asphalt emissions be monitored regularly to determine exposure levels. Respirable dust and quartz levels should be monitored regularly to determine worker exposure levels. Exposure levels in excess of appropriate exposure limits must be reduced by all feasible engineering controls, including (but not limited to), ventilation, process enclosure, and/or enclosed employee workstations.</th></tr><tr><td>Engineering Controls: General dilution or local exhaust ventilation is required to maintain exposures below appropriate exposure limits. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Activities with dried/hardened product that generate dust require the use of general ventilation, local exhaust and/or wet suppression methods to maintain exposures below appropriate exposure limits.</td></tr><tr><td>Eye Protection: Use a full-face shield and chemical safety goggles if handling heated material. Safety glasses with side shields should be worn as minimum protection at ambient temperatures. Contact lens should not be worn when eye contact with product is possible.</td></tr><tr><td>Skin Protection (Protective Gloves/Clothing): Avoid skin contact with material by wearing impervious gloves and protective clothing. With product at ambient temperatures, use disposable nitrile, neoprene or butyl rubber material. When handling hot material, use heat- resistant gloves. Use insulated, heat-resistant clothing as necessary.</td></tr><tr><td>Respiratory Protection: Not expected to be necessary under normal use and working conditions. All respirators must be NIOSH-approved for the exposure levels present. (See NIOSH Respirator Selection Guide). The need for respiratory protection should be evaluated by a qualified safety and health professional. For air-contaminant concentrations which exceed or are likely to exceed appl…

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# Cold Mix Asphalt Concrete (cont.) ## Legend: (cont.) <table><tr><th>Repeated exposure to low levels of H2S may cause eye effects including conjunctivitis and corneal injury. There is no evidence that H2S will accumulate in the body tissue.</th></tr><tr><td>The following information applies to the dried product if it is subjected to mechanical forces (such as demolition or</td></tr><tr><td>asphalt recycling work), which may generate crystalline silica-containing dust particles:</td></tr><tr><td>Prolonged overexposure to respirable dusts in excess of appropriate exposure limits can cause inflammation of the lung leading to possible fibrotic changes, a medical condition known as pneumoconiosis.</td></tr><tr><td>Prolonged and repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica-containing dust in excess of allowable exposure limits may cause a chronic form of silicosis, an incurable lung disease that may result in permanent lung damage or death. Chronic silicosis generally occurs after 10 years or more of overexposure; a more accelerated type of silicosis may occur between 5 and 10 years of higher levels of exposure. In early stages of silicosis, not all individuals will exhibit symptoms (signs) of the disease. However, silicosis can be progressive, and symptoms can appear at any time, even years after exposure has ceased. Symptoms of silicosis may include, but are not limited to, the following: shortness of breath; difficulty breathing with or without exertion; coughing; diminished work capacity; diminished chest expansion; reduction of lung volume; right heart enlargement and/or failure. Persons with silicosis have an increased risk of pulmonary tuberculosis infection.</td></tr><tr><td>Repeated overexposures to very high levels of respirable crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite, tridymite) for periods as short as six months may cause acute silicosis. Acute silicosis is a rapidly progressive, incurable lung disease that is typically fatal. Symptoms include, but…

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# Warm-Mix Asphalt (cont.) ## 7. Handling and storage (cont.) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store away from all ignition sources and open flames in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Vapors containing hydrogen sulfide may accumulate during storage or transport of asphaltic materials. When petroleum asphalt products are heated, potentially irritating emissions (fumes, mists, vapors) may be released. ## 8. Exposure controls/personal protection ## Legend: <table><tr><th colspan="4">Legend: NE = Not Established; PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit; TLV = Threshold Limit Value; REL = Recommended Exposure Limit; STEL=Short Term Exposure Limit; OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration; MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration; NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists</th></tr><tr><td>Component</td><td>OSHA/MSHA PEL</td><td>ACGIH TLV</td><td>NIOSH REL</td></tr><tr><td>Asphalt Fumes</td><td>NE</td><td>0.5 mg/m³ (as benzene-soluble aerosol)</td><td>Ceiling 5 ppm</td></tr><tr><td>Particulates not otherwise classified</td><td>15 mg/m³ (total dust) 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)</td><td>10 mg/m³ (inhalable fraction) 3 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)</td><td>NE</td></tr><tr><td>Respirable dust containing silica</td><td>10 mg/m³÷ (% silica + 2)</td><td>Use Respirable Silica TLV</td><td>Use Respirable Silica TLV</td></tr><tr><td>Total dust containing silica</td><td>MSHA: 30 mg/m³ ÷ (% silica + 3)</td><td>NE</td><td>NE</td></tr><tr><td>Respirable Crystalline Silica (quartz)</td><td>OSHA/MSHA: 50 μg/m³</td><td>0.025 mg/m³</td><td>0.05 mg/m³</td></tr><tr><td>Respirable Tridymite and Cristobalite (other forms of crystalline silica)</td><td>OSHA/MSHA: 50 μg/m³</td><td>0.025 mg/m³</td><td>0.05 mg/m³</td></tr><tr><td>Ammonia (NH3)</td><td>50 ppm</td><td>25 ppm STEL 35 ppm</td><td>25 ppm Ceiling 35 ppm</td></tr><tr><td>Carbon Monoxide (CO)</td><…

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# Asphalt Rubberized Hot Mix (cont.) ## 7. Handling and storage (cont.) Follow personal protection and protective controls set forth in Section 8 of this SDS when handling this product. If personnel must enter a tank or other confined space that contained this material, follow the OSHA Confined Space Entry Program as specified in 29 CFR 1910.146. Do not store near food, beverages or smoking materials. Avoid personal contact with heated material. Respirable crystalline silica-containing dust may be generated when hardened asphalt rubber binder is subjected to mechanical forces, such as demolition work, surface treatment (sanding, grooving, chiseling, etc.), and/or recycling of pavement. Do not attempt to clean empty containers since residue is difficult to remove. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition as they may explode and cause injury or death. Tripping accidents have occurred because of asphalt buildup on bottoms of shoes and boots; buildup should be removed regularly to prevent such accidents. Do not use solvents or thinners to clean footwear. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store away from all ignition sources and open flames in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Vapors containing hydrogen sulfide may accumulate during storage or transport of asphaltic materials. When petroleum asphalt products are heated, potentially irritating emissions (fumes, mists, vapors) may be released. ## 8. Exposure controls/personal protection ## Legend: NE = Not Established; PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit; TLV = Threshold Limit Value; REL= Recommended Exposure Limit; STEL = Short Term Exposure Limit; OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration; MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration; NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industri…

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Vulcan Materials Company # SAFETY DATA SHEET Effective Date: 12/16/2024 # Performance Grade Asphalt Oil <table><tr><th colspan="2">1. Identification</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Product name: Performance Grade Asphalt Oil</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Other means of identification/Synonyms/Common Names: Liquid Asphalt, Asphalt Binder, Asphalt Cement</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Recommended use: Performance Grade Asphalt Oil is used in asphalt paving.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Recommended restrictions: None known</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">Manufacturer/Contact info: Vulcan Materials Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates [redacted street address] Birmingham, AL [redacted postal code]</td><td>General Phone Number: 1.[redacted phone]</td></tr><tr><td>Emergency Phone Number: 1.[redacted phone] (3E Company, 24hours/day, 7 Days/week)</td></tr><tr><td>Website: www.vulcanmaterials.com</td></tr></table> ## 2. Hazard(s) Identification Physical hazards: Not Classified Health hazards: Carcinogenicity-Category 2 Serious eye irritation -Category 2 Hazard Not Otherwise Classified Signal word: ## Warning Hazard statement May cause cancer (Inhalation) May cause eye irritation Contact with hot product will cause thermal burns. Water contact with hot material can cause violent eruption. ## Precautionary statement: ## Prevention - Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. - Do not breathe vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. - Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. - Product may contain or release hydrogen sulfide, which is highly toxic and is a flammable gas. Assessment of storage tanks, transport vessels and other confined spaces should be made to determine potential exposures and appr…

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# Cold Mix Asphalt Concrete (cont.) ## 7. Handling and storage (cont.) Follow personal protection and protective controls set forth in Section 8 of this SDS when handling this product. If personnel must enter a tank or other confined space that contained this material, follow the OSHA Confined Space Entry Program as specified in 29 CFR 1910.146. Do not store near food, beverages or smoking materials. Avoid personal contact with heated material. Respirable crystalline silica-containing dust may be generated when hardened asphalt mix is subjected to mechanical forces, such as demolition work, surface treatment (sanding, grooving, chiseling, etc.), and/or recycling of pavement. Do not attempt to clean empty containers since residue is difficult to remove. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition as they may explode and cause injury or death. Tripping accidents have occurred because of asphalt buildup on bottoms of shoes and boots; buildup should be removed regularly to prevent such accidents. Do not use solvents or thinners to clean footwear. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store away from all ignition sources and open flames in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Vapors containing hydrogen sulfide may accumulate during storage or transport of asphaltic materials. When petroleum asphalt products are heated, potentially irritating emissions (fumes, mists, vapors) may be released. ## 8. Exposure controls/personal protection ## Legend: NE = Not Established; PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit; TLV = Threshold Limit Value; REL = Recommended Exposure Limit; STEL= Short Term Exposure Limit; OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration; MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration; NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienis…

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# Performance Grade Asphalt Oil (cont.) ## 7. Handling and storage ## Precautions for safe handling: Follow personal protection and protective controls set forth in Section 8 of this SDS when handling this product. If personnel must enter a tank or other confined space that contained this material, follow the OSHA Confined Space Entry Program as specified in 29 CFR 1910.146. Do not store near food, beverages or smoking materials. Avoid personal contact with heated material. Do not attempt to clean empty containers since residue is difficult to remove. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition as they may explode and cause injury or death. Tripping accidents have occurred because of asphalt buildup on bottoms of shoes and boots; buildup should be removed regularly to prevent such accidents. Do not use solvents or thinners to clean footwear. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store away from all ignition sources and open flames in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Vapors containing hydrogen sulfide may accumulate during storage or transport of asphaltic materials. When petroleum asphalt products are heated, potentially irritating emissions (fumes, mists, vapors) may be released. ## 8. Exposure controls/personal protection ## Legend: NE = Not Established; PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit; TLV = Threshold Limit Value; REL = Recommended Exposure Limit; STEL= Short Term Exposure Limit; OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration; MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration; NIOSH = National <table><tr><th>Component</th><th>OSHA/MSHA PEL</th><th>ACGIH TLV</th><th>NIOSH REL</th></tr><tr><td>Asphalt Fumes</td><td>NE</td><td>0.5 mg/m3 (as benzene-soluble aerosol)</td><td>Ceiling 5 ppm</td></tr><tr><td>Ammonia (NH3)</td><td>50 ppm</td><td>25 ppm STEL 35 ppm</td><td>25 ppm Ceiling 35 ppm</td></tr><tr><td…