The need for ventilation systems should be evaluated by a professional industrial hygienist, while the design of specific ventilation systems should be conducted by a professional engineer. This is a stable material. These decomposition products may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbon particles, and partially oxidized hydrocarbons. Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity Skin or eye contact can cause irritation and redness.
Inhalation can cause temporary irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract.
If the material is hot, thermal burns can occur. Nausea and dizziness can occur upon inhalation of the vapors o fumes. IARC had previously classified asphalt as a Group 3 substance. Animal studies in which high concentrations of asphalt fumes were breathed for extended periods of time did not indicate any cancer effects. Bronchitis and pneumonitis were observed.