Asphalt fumes
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Asphaltum, Bitumen, Petroleum asphalt, Petroleum bitumen, Road asphalt, Roofing asphaltPhysical Description
Fumes generated during the production or application of asphalt (a dark-brown to black cement-like substance manufactured by the vacuum distillation of crude petroleum oil).Molecular Weight
Properties vary depending upon the specific asphalt formulation or mixture.Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported [Note: Asphalt becomes molten at about 200°F.]Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, respiratory system; [potential occupational carcinogen]Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory systemCancer Site
[in animals: skin tumors]Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:Daily
Remove:No recommendation
Change:Daily
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division