Safety Data Sheet

According to Occupational Health and Safety (Classification, Labelling and

Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Malaysia Regulation 2013

Bitumen
Version 1.2 Release Date: 24.02.2016

SECTION 1: Identification of the hazardous chemical and of the supplier

Product name : Bitumen

Recommended use : Blend component; Refinery stream

Manufacturer or supplier's details

Headquarters
Company : PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad
Address : Level 30, Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Emergency telephone : Mesralink Contact Number: 1 300 88 8181 / 8282
number National Poison Centre:
04-6570099 (office hours)
012-4309499 (after office hours)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the hazardous chemical

Carcinogenicity : Category 1B
Reproductive toxicity : Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 2
environment - chronic hazard
Label elements
Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements
Precautionary statements
: H350 May cause cancer.
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
: Prevention:
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read
and understood.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response:
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/
attention.
P391 Collect spillage.
Storage:
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste
disposal plant.
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Other hazards which do not result in classification

No information available.

SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical

Substance / Mixture : UVCB

Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration (%)
High Sulfur Fuel Oil 68476-32-4 >= 5 - < 10

SECTION 4: First aid measures

If inhaled : If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical

In case of eye contact
If swallowed
General advice
Most important symptoms
and effects, both acute and
delayed
advice.
If symptoms persist, call a medical doctor.
: Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
: Keep respiratory tract clear.
Do NOT give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Take victim immediately to hospital.
If symptoms persist, call a medical doctor.
Induce vomiting immediately and call a medical doctor.
: Move out of dangerous area.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Do not leave the victim unattended.
: No information available.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet
media
Physicochemical hazards arising from the chemical
Specific hazards during : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
firefighting courses.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if
for firefighters necessary.
Specific extinguishing : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
methods must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed off in accordance with local regulations.

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, : Use personal protective equipment.

protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Prevent product from entering drains.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
: Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel,
acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

Handling
Advice on protection against
fire and explosion
Advice on safe handling
Storage
Conditions for safe storage
: Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
: Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Observe label precautions.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with
the technological safety standards.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls and personal protection

Control parameters
Components CAS-No. Value type (Form of Control parameters / Basis
exposure) Permissible
concentration
Asphalt 8052-42-4 TWA (Fumes) 5 mg/m3 MY PEL
TWA (Fume, 0.5 mg/m3 ACGIH
inhalable fraction) (benzene soluble
aerosol)
Further information: Upper Respiratory Tract irritation, Eye irritation, Substances
for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices (see BEI® section), see
BEI® for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Not classifiable as a human
carcinogen

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Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection : Eye wash bottle with pure water.
Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Skin protection : Impervious clothing.
Choose body protection according to the amount and
concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hand protection
Remarks : The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed
with the producers of the protective gloves.
Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an
approved filter.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
When using do not eat or drink.
When using do not smoke.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Appearance : Viscous liquid. Solid at ambient temperature.

Colour
Odour
Odour Threshold
pH
Melting point/freezing point
Boiling point/boiling range
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Upper explosion limit
Lower explosion limit
Vapour pressure
Relative vapour density
Relative density
Density
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility
Solubility in other solvents
Partition coefficient: n-
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity, dynamic
Viscosity, kinematic
: No data available
: Hydrocarbon-like
: No data available
: Not applicable
: 128 °C
: > 320 °C
: 225 °C Method: ASTM D92
: No data available
: No data available
: No data available
: No data available
: No data available
: No data available
: 0.925 - 1.07 (25 °C)
: No data available
: No data available
: No data available
: No data available
: 485 °C
: No data available
: No data available
: No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity : Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.

Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition
products
: Stable under normal conditions.
: No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
: Strong oxidizing agents
: Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity
Product:
Acute inhalation toxicity
Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Acute oral toxicity
Acute inhalation toxicity
Acute dermal toxicity
: Acute toxicity estimate: > 20 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Test atmosphere: vapour
Method: Calculation method
: LD50 (Rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
: LC50 (Rat): 4 mg/l
: LD50 (Rabbit): > 2,000 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation
Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Species : Rabbit
Result : Moderate skin irritation

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Species : Rabbit
Result : Slight irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Exposure routes : Skin contact
Species : Guinea pig
Result : Not sensitising
Exposure routes : Inhalation
Species : Guinea pig
Result : Not sensitising

Germ cell mutagenicity

Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Germ cell mutagenicity - : In vivo tests did not show mutagenic effects
Assessment

Carcinogenicity
Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Carcinogenicity - : Sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in animal experiments
Assessment (dermal)

Reproductive toxicity
Product:

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Reproductive toxicity - : Suspected human reproductive toxicant.

Assessment
Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Reproductive toxicity - : Clear evidence of adverse effects on development, based on
Assessment animal experiments.

STOT - single exposure

Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Assessment : No specific organ toxicity following single exposure.

STOT - repeated exposure

Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Target Organs : Blood, Thymus, Liver
Assessment : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated
exposure.

Aspiration toxicity
Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Statement on Aspiration Tox. : No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Product:
Ecotoxicology Assessment
Chronic aquatic toxicity : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Toxicity to fish
Toxicity to daphnia and other
aquatic invertebrates
Toxicity to algae
Toxicity to fish (Chronic
toxicity)
Toxicity to daphnia and other
aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity)
Toxicity to microorganisms
: LL50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 79 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
: EL50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 0.22 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
: EL50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): 0.32
mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
: NOEL (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 0.1 mg/l
Exposure time: 28 d
: NOEL (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 0.1 mg/l
: LL50 (Tetrahymena pyriformis): > 1,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h

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Persistence and degradability

Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Biodegradability : Remarks: No data available

Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: No data available
Partition coefficient: n- : Remarks: No data available
octanol/water

Mobility in soil
Product:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: Based on the regional scale exposure assessment,
the multimedia distribution of the substance is 0.5% to
sediment
Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: No data available

Other adverse effects

Product:
Additional ecological : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
information An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of
unprofessional handling or disposal.

Components:
High Sulfur Fuel Oil:
Additional ecological : No data available
information

SECTION 13: Disposal information

Disposal methods
Waste from residues
Contaminated packaging
: Do not dispose of waste into sewer.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with
chemical or used container.
Send to a licensed waste management company.
The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil.
: Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.

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SECTION 14: Transport information

International Regulation
UNRTDG
UN number : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Packing instruction (cargo : 964
aircraft)
Packing instruction : 964
(passenger aircraft)
IMDG-Code
UN number : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
EmS Code : F-A, S-F
Marine pollutant : yes
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

Safety, health, and environmental regulations specific for the hazardous chemical

Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous
Chemicals) Regulations 2013.
Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to
Health) Regulations 2000.

The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:

CH INV : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
TSCA : On TSCA Inventory.
DSL : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL
AICS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
NZIoC : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
ENCS : Not in compliance with the inventory
ISHL : Not in compliance with the inventory
KECI : Not in compliance with the inventory
PICCS : Not in compliance with the inventory
IECSC : Not in compliance with the inventory

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SECTION 16: Other information

SDS preparation date : 10.02.2015

Revision Date : 24.02.2016
Sources of key data used to : CONCAWE - The oil companies’ European association for
compile the Safety Data Environment, Health and Safety in refining and distribution
Sheet
Full text of other abbreviations
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
ANTT - National Agency for Transport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CPR - Controlled Products Regulations
CCHC - Chemicals Classification and Hazard Communication
DIN - Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonized System
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying
Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
ICOP - Industry Code of Practice on Chemicals Classification and Hazard
Communication
IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISO - International Organisation for Standardization
LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NITE - National Institute of Technology and Evaluation
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official Mexican Norm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council
concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

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WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada)
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan)
ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice

Disclaimer
The information contained herein is based on our current knowledge and are presented in
good faith and believed to be accurate. The information is to be studied carefully upon
consultation of appropriate expertise, as necessary. No warranty, express or implied, is given
as to the quality, accuracy, reliability, applicability or completeness of the contents of this SDS.
The information presented here pertains only to the product as shipped. It is your responsibility
to ensure that any activities relating to the product comply with all federal, state or local laws.
Any hazards associated with any product regulatory requirements are subject to change and
may differ between various locations. Except to the extent required by law, re-publication or
retransmission of this SDS, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

Product Stewardship Advisory:

PETRONAS wishes to create awareness of all the hazards associated with the storage,
handling and use of our products. Carefully studying the accompanying Safety Data Sheets
and disseminating the information to all dependent and interested parties is an essential part
of any Responsible Care programme.

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