Standard Practice for

Regulatory Information for

Chemicals Used in AASHTO Tests

AASHTO Designation: R 16-04 (2009)

1. SCOPE
1.1. This standard practice provides a reference listing of chemicals used in the various AASHTO Test
Methods (see Table 1). It includes current regulatory codes and hazard classifications. The list
does not include radiation hazards. This practice is not intended as a substitute for law or
regulation.

1.2. The chemical list must be provided to all laboratory employees engaged in performing AASHTO
tests. In addition, all laboratory employees must be trained in proper handling procedures as stated
in the OSHA 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard or governing state regulation.
Laboratories performing AASHTO tests shall establish a Chemical Hygiene Plan as set out in
29 CFR 1910.1450, including the training requirements therein.

1.3. This practice supplements data found in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) supplied by
manufacturers. This practice is for quick reference ability and is not intended to replace MSDSs.

2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. In an effort to assure uniform compliance with regulations, the following definitions are cited:

2.1.1. A hazardous chemical includes any substance that is in the definition of health hazard adopted by
the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

2.1.2. A hazardous waste includes, but is not limited to, any substance that has been assigned a code
number from the EPA “Unlisted (Characteristic) Hazardous Wastes” code. All hazardous waste
must be disposed of in accordance with EPA, state, and local regulations.

2.2. Should there be any questions regarding whether a substance is hazardous, contact the local
governing authority.

3. CHEMICAL LIST
3.1. This section contains definitions of the terms and abbreviations contained in the list. All
information is valid as of the date of this practice.

3.2. CAS No. is the number assigned to a substance by the Chemical Abstracts Service.

3.3. Test Method refers to the AASHTO test method in which the chemical is used.

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3.4. NIOSH REL is the Recommended Exposure Limit established by the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health. The value corresponds to the concentration in air to which the
employee may be exposed. These limits are a time-weighted average for an eight-hour workday.

3.4.1. Abbreviations under NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL:

 ppm is parts per million
 mg/m3 is milligrams per cubic meter
 g/m3 is micrograms per cubic meter
 CL is Ceiling Limit
 STEL is Short-Term Exposure Limit, which is for a 15-minute duration
 f is fume
 d is dust
 rf is respirable fraction

3.5. OSHA PEL is the Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration. These PELs went into effect September 1, 1989. The PELs are time-weighted
average concentrations, just as the NIOSH RELs are.

3.5.1. See Section 3.4.1 for abbreviations used.

3.6. Carcin denotes substances which are listed as carcinogens in one of the following three sources:

3.6.1. NTP denotes a substance listed on National Toxicology Program’s Annual Report on Carcinogens.

3.6.2. IARC denotes a substance listed in the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s
Monographs, Groups I and II.

3.6.3. OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910 subpart Z.

3.7. Skin—An “X” in this column denotes a substance for which skin contact is to be avoided, as it
may be a route of entry. This includes mucous membranes and eyes.

3.8. DOT Label denotes Department of Transportation Hazard Class for transportation of these
substances.

3.8.1. Abbreviations under DOT Label

 Flam. is flammable
 Liq. is liquid
 St. Andr. † is St. Andrew’s Cross (poison label)

3.9. RCRA No. is the number assigned to a substance under the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act.

3.10. SHIP Code is the identification number assigned by the U.S. Department of Transportation in the
Emergency Response Guidebook to hazardous materials for international and domestic shipment.

3.11. DOT Guide is a number assigned by the U.S. Department of Transportation for providing
guidance primarily during the initial phases of an incident.

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Table 1—Chemicals Used in AASHTO Test Procedures

NIOSH OSHA RCRA SHIP DOT
Substance CAS No. Test Method REL PEL Carcin Skin DOT Label No. Codes Guide
Acetic Acid 64-19-7 105 192 260 10 ppm 10 ppm Corrosive UN2789 29
281 25 mg/m3 25 mg/m3 Flam. Liq. UN2790
Acetone 67-64-1 151 201 202 250 ppm 750 ppm Hazardous U002 UN1090 26
250 590 mg/m3 1800 mg/m3 Flam. Liq.
Acetylene 74-86-2 — 1 ppm CL 2500 ppm Hazardous UN1001 17
14 mg/m3 Flam. Gas
Alumina 1344-28-1 105 — rf: 5 mg/m3
(Aluminum oxide) td: 15 mg/m3
Ammonium Acetate 631-61-8 105 NA9079 31
Ammonium 10361-29-2 111 143 164 31
Carbonate
Ammonium 12125-02-9 105 143 10 mg/m3 NA9085 31
Chloride STEL 20
X mg/m3
Ammonium 1336-21-6 105 143 144 Corrosive 60
Hydroxide 250
Ammonium 12027-67-7 105 5 mg(Mo)/m3
Molybdate
R 16-3

Ammonium Nitrate 6484-52-2 105 144 Oxidizer NA1942 35

Explosive UN2067 43
UN2426
Ammonium Oxalate 1113-38-8 105 143 144 31
Ammonium 7727-54-0 — Oxidizer 35
Persulfate
Ammonium 7783-28-0 143 Oxidizer
Phosphate
Ammonium Sulfate 7782-20-2 250
Anhydrous Denatured 64-17-5 255 X 1000 ppm Flam. Liq. UN1170 26
Alcohol
Antimony Reagent 7440-36-0 — 0.5 mg(Sb)/m3 0.5 mg(Sb)/m3 Poison UN2871 53
St. Andr. †
Antimony 10025-91-9 65 213 0.5 mg(Sb)/m3 Corrosive UN1733 60
Trichloride
Antimonyl Tartrate X00001-05-8 — 0.5 mg(Sb)/m3 0.5 mg(Sb)/m3 Poison 53
St. Andr. †
Arsenic 7440-38-2 — 2 µg/m3 IARC 1 Poison B UN1558 53
NTP X
Arsenic Trioxide 1327-53-3 105 2 µg(As)/m3 Poison B P012 UN1561 53
Barium Chloride 10361-37-2 104 0.5 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3
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Table 1—Chemicals Used in AASHTO Test Procedures (Continued)

NIOSH OSHA RCRA SHIP DOT
Substance CAS No. Test Method REL PEL Carcin Skin DOT Label No. Codes Guide
Barium Hydroxide 17194-00-2 105 0.5 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3
Benzene 71-43-2 62 110 0.1 ppm 10 ppm IARC 1 Flam. Liq. U019 UN1114 27
CL 1 ppm CL 50 ppm NTP X
OSHA X
Bromine 7726-95-6 105 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm X Corrosive UN1744 59
0.7 mg/m3 0.7 mg/m3
0.3 ppm STEL
2 mg/m3 STEL
Cadmium 7440-43-9 — Lowest f: 0.1 mg/m3 IARC 28
Feas. Lim. d: 0.2 mg/m3 NTP X
Cadmium Chloride 10108-64-2 105 NA2570 53
Calcium Carbide 75-20-7 217 Flam. 40
Solid
Calcium Carbonate 471-34-1 105 260 d: 15 mg/m3
rf: 5 mg/m3
Calcium Chloride 10043-52-4 59 210
Calcium Hydroxide 1305-62-0 106 132 143 160 X 5 mg/m3 Irr. Caustic
Calcium Metasilicate 1344-95-2 278 279 X d:15 mg/m3
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rf: 5 mg/m3
Calcium Oxide 1305-78-8 218 219 220 258 X 5 mg/m3 UN1910 60
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 170 10000 ppm 10000 ppm Non-Flam. UN1013
STEL Gas UN1845 21
3000 ppm UN2187
Carbon Disulfide 75-15-0 42 1 ppm 4 ppm X P022 UN1131 28
5-Chloro-2-methyl-4- 26172-55-4 176 X Corrosive D002
isothiazolin-3-one
Chloroacetic Acid 79-11-8 — Corrosive 50
Chloroform 67-66-8 105 151 2 ppm 2 ppm IARC 28 Poison B U044 UN1888 55
NTP X
Chromic Acid 1308-14-1 72 201 202 CL 0.1 mg/m3 Corrosive 60
Cobalt Naphthenate 61789-51-3 278 279 Flam. 32
Solid
Copper 7440-50-8 — 1 mg/m3 1 mg/m3
Copper Sulfate 7758-98-7 — NA9109
Creosote 8001-58-9 62 Toxic UN1993 27
m-CRESOL 108-39-4 — 2.3 ppm 5 ppm Poison U052
Dibutyl Phtalate 84-74-2 153 5 mg/m3
Dichlorofluorescein 76-54-0 143
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Table 1—Chemicals Used in AASHTO Test Procedures (Continued)

NIOSH OSHA RCRA SHIP DOT
Substance CAS No. Test Method REL PEL Carcin Skin DOT Label No. Codes Guide
Dioctylsodium 577-11-7 59
Sulfosuccinate
Ethanol 64-17-5 103 105 126 219 X 1000 ppm Flam. Liq. UN1170 26
260 264
EDTA 60-00-4 — NA9117
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 53 79 151 X CL 50 ppm 26
Ferric Chloride 10025-77-1 — 31
Ferric Sulfate 10028-22-5 194 NA9121 31
Ferrous Ammonium 7783-85-9 — 31
Sulfate
Ferrous Sulfate 7720-78-7 105 194 31
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 176 0.016 ppm 0.75 ppm IARC-2a X Flam. U122 UN1198 29
2.00 ppm STEL
Glutaraldehyde (1,5- 111-30-8 176 X UN2810
Pentanedial)
Glycerol 56-81-5 105 d: 10 mg/m3
X rf: 5 mg/m3
Gypsum 7778-18-9 22 24 126 177 231 d: 15 mg/m3
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276 X rf: 5 mg/m3

Heptane 142-82-5 102 85 ppm 400 ppm Flam. Liq. UN1206 27
Hexane 100-54-3 250 50 ppm 50 ppm Flam. UN1208 27
Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 42 65 105 143 144 Corrosive UN1050
178 192 211 213 CL 5 ppm Non-Flam. UN1789
X
219 232 250 257 CL 7 mg/m3 Gas NA1789 60
264 281 UN2186
Hydrofluoric Acid 7664-39-3 105 178 3 ppm 3 ppm Corrosive U134 UN1052 39
STEL 5 ppm STEL 5 ppm Poison UN1790
Hydrogen Peroxide 7722-84-1 105 260 X 1 ppm Oxidizer UN2014 45 47
UN2984 60
Hydrogen Sulfide 7783–06-4 22 24 126 177 231 10 ppm 10 ppm U135 UN1053
276 14 mg/m3
Isobutanol 78-83-1 105 50 ppm 50 ppm Flam. Liq. U140 UN1212 26
Isooctane 540-84-1 55 Flam. Liq. 27
Isopropanol 67-63-0 23 103 113 126 400 ppm 400 ppm Flam. Liq. UN1219 26
152 157 159 160 CL 800 ppm
161 196 199 260
271
Kerosene 8008-20-6 98 113 133 250 Flam. Liq. 27
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Table 1—Chemicals Used in AASHTO Test Procedures (Continued)

NIOSH OSHA RCRA SHIP DOT
Substance CAS No. Test Method REL PEL Carcin Skin DOT Label No. Codes Guide
Lead Acetate 301-04-2 — NTP X Poison U144 UN1616 53
Lubricating Oil No CAS # 270 27
Magnesium Chloride 7786-30-3 176
Magnesium Nitrate 10377-60-3 176 Oxidizer UN1474
Magnesium Perchlorate 10034-81-8 105 X Oxidizer UN1475 35
Magnesium Sulfate 7487-88-9 104 40
Manganese Sulfate 7785-87-7 — 5 mg(Mn)/m3
Manganous Sulfate 10034-96-5 — 5 mg(Mn)/m3
Monohydrate
Mercuric Chloride 7487-94-7 264 0.05 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3 Poison B UN1524 53
Mercuric Nitrate 10045-94-0 — 0.05 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3 Poison B UN1625 42
Oxidizer
Mercuric Sulfate 7783-35-9 — 0.05 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3 Poison B UN1645 53
Mercury 7439-97-6 92 153 0.05 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3 X U151 UN2809
CL 0.1 mg/m3 NA2809 60
Methanol 67-56-1 260 200 ppm 200 ppm NTP X X Poison U154 UN1230
CL 800 ppm STEL 250 ppm Flam. Liq. 28
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Methylene Chloride 75-09-2 164 170 Lowest 500 ppm IARC X Poison U080 UN1593 74
Feas. Lim CL 1000 ppm St. Andr. †
25-Methyl-4- 2682-20-4 176 X Corrosive D002
isothiazolin-3-one
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 250 200 ppm 200 ppm Flam. Liq. U159 UN1193 26
590 mg/m3 STEL 300 ppm
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 1338-23-4 278 279 Forbidden U160 UN2127
Peroxide X CL 0.7 ppm UN2550 51
Methyl Methacrylate 80-62-6 — 100 ppm Flam. Liq. U162 UN1247
X 410 mg/m3 26
Methyl Orange 547-58-0 26 105 143 260 60
Methyl Red 493-52-7 105
Mineral Spirits 64475-85-0 49 201 202 27
n-Propyl Bromide 106-94-5 319 X Flam. Liq. UN2344 2344
Naphtha 8030-30-6 55 102 X 100 ppm Flam. Liq. UN1255 27
400 mg/m3 UN1256
UN2553
Nitric Acid 7697-37-2 105 143 144 260 2 ppm 2 ppm Corrosive NA1760 44
264 281 5 mg/m3 STEL 4 ppm Oxidizer UN2031

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Table 1—Chemicals Used in AASHTO Test Procedures (Continued)

NIOSH OSHA RCRA SHIP DOT
Substance CAS No. Test Method REL PEL Carcin Skin DOT Label No. Codes Guide
Nitrogen 7727-37-9 244 266 Non. Flam. 21
Gas
Nonylphenoxy poly 9016-45-9 252 294
(ethyleneoxy)
ethanol
Paraffin 8002-74-2 233 275 X fume: 2 mg/m3
Perchloric Acid 7601-90-3 105 Corrosive 45 47
Oxidizer
Petroleum Oil 8002-05-9 24 126 157 177 Flam. Liq. 27
231 244 266
Polyester Resin 109-16-0 278 279 26
Potassium Bromate 7758-01-2 105 Oxidizer 35
Potassium Chlorate 3811-04-9 — Oxidizer 35 44
Potassium Chromate 7789-00-6 143 CL: 0.1 mg NA9142 31
(Cr03)/m3
Potassium Cyanide 151-50-8 — 5 mg(CN)/m3 Poison B P098 UN1680 55
Potassium 7778-50-9 21 105 194 CL: 0.1 mg NA1479 35
Dichromate (Cr03)/m3
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Potassium Nitrate 7758-09-0 105 Oxidizer 35

Potassium 7722-64-7 105 143 144 250 CL Oxidizer 35
Permanganate 5 mg(Mn)/m3
Potassium Pyrosulfate 7790-62-7 105 Corrosive UN2509
Pyridine 110-86-1 — 5 ppm Flam. Liq. U196 UN1282
X 15 mg/m3 Poison 26
3
Silicic Acid 7699-41-4 178 6 mg/m
Silicon 7440-21-3 227 d: 10 mg/m3 Flam. UN1346
X rf: 5 mg/m3 Solid
Silicon Dioxide 7631-86-9 278 279 r: 50 g/m3 rf: 0.1 mg/m3
0.01 mg(Ag)/m3 Oxidizer UN1493 45
Silver Nitrate 7761-88-8 105 143 194 260
Silver Sulfate 10294-26-5 194 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3 45
Soda Lime 8006-28-8 280 Corrosive 60
Sodium Arsenite 7784-46-5 — Poison B UN1686 53
St. Andr. †
Sodium Bisulfate 7681-38-1 — 5 mg/m3 Corrosive 60
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Table 1—Chemicals Used in AASHTO Test Procedures (Continued)

NIOSH OSHA RCRA SHIP DOT
Substance CAS No. Test Method REL PEL Carcin Skin DOT Label No. Codes Guide
Sodium Chromate 7775-11-3 143 CL: 0.1 mg NA9145 31
(Cr03)/m3
Sodium Cyanide 143-33-9 — 5 mg/m3 5 mg(CN)/m3 X Poison B P106 UN1689 55
Corrosive
Sodium 88
Hexametaphosphate
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 21 71 105 143 178 Ceil: Ceiling: Corrosive UN1823 60
213 219 227 257 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 UN1824
264 277 303
Sodium Nitrate 7631-94-4 105 260 Oxidizer 35
Sodium Nitrite 7632-00-0 — Oxidizer UN1500 35
Sodium Oleate 143-19-1 59
Sodium Phosphate 7601-54-9 — NA9148 31
Sodium Pyrosulfate 7681-38-1 105 Corrosive
Sodium Sulfate 7757-82-6 104
Sodium Thiosulfate 772-98-27 264
Sodium 7758-29-4 88 NA9148
Tripolyphosphate
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Stannous Chloride 7772-99-8 105 213 2 mg(5n)/m3 60

Stibine 7803-52-3 64 213 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm UN2676 18
Strontium Nitrate 10042-76-9 105 Oxidizer 35
Sulfamic Acid 5329-14-7 — Irr Corrosive 60
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 21 105 143 144 1 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 UN1830 39
178 194 250 264 UN2796
281
Terpene 164 Flam. UN2319 27
1,1,2,2,-Tetra 79-27-6 113 1 ppm 1 ppm Poison B UN2504 58
Bromoethane 14 mg/m3 St. Andr. †
Thioacetamide 62-55-5 — NTP X U218
Thorium Nitrate 13823-29-5 —
Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 105 250 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 64
Toluene 108-88-3 49 55 110 250 100 ppm 100 ppm Flam. U220 UN1294 27
1,1,1,- 71-55-6 44 164 X 350 ppm Poison B U226 UN2831 74
Trichloroethane STEL St. Andr. †
450 ppm
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Table 1—Chemicals Used in AASHTO Test Procedures (Continued)

NIOSH OSHA RCRA SHIP DOT
Substance CAS No. Test Method REL PEL Carcin Skin DOT Label No. Codes Guide
Trichloroethylene 79-01-6 42 44 49 59 164 25 ppm 50 ppm X Poison B U228 UN1710 74
170 201 202 STEL 200 ppm St. Andr. †
1,1,2,-Trichloro- 76-13-1 — X 1000 ppm 12
1,2,2,-Trifluoro- STEL: 1250
ethane ppm
Xylene 1330-20-7 55 59 102 110 100 ppm 100 ppm Flam. Liq. U239 UN1307 27
435 mg/m3 STEL 150 ppm
Zinc Acetate 557-34-6 264
Zinc Bromide 7699-45-8 113 NA9156 31
Zinc Chloride 7646-85-7 113 210 X fume: 1 Corrosive UN1840 60
mg/m3 UN2331
STEL 2
mg/m3
Zinc Oxide 1314-13-2 105 f: 5 mg/m3 f: 5 mg/m3 37, 76
Zinc Sulfate 7733-02-0 105 NA9161 31
Zirconyl Chloride 7699-43-6 — 5 mg(Zr)/m3
Octahydrate
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