SAFETY DATA SHEET

ASPHALT

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
1.1 GHS Product Name: Asphalt
1.2 Applications: Road Paving.
1.3 HS Phone: +57 (1) 234 4000 - F: +57 (1) 234 4099
1.4 HS Address: Main Building Cr 13 No. 36 - 24, Bogotá DC, Colombia.
1.5 Emergency numbers: +57 1 288 6012, CISPROQUIM (calls from Bogotá)
01 8000 916012, (Calls from other places in Colombia)
HS Company: ECOPETROL SA
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classifications of substance or mixture

CLASSIFICATION: Germ cell mutagenicity: Category 1(1A / 1B),

Carcinogenicity: Category 1(1A / 1B),
Reproductive toxicity: Category 1(1A / 1B),

2.2 GHS LABEL ELEMENTS

SIGNAL WORD: DANGER
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS:

HAZARD STATEMENTS:
H340: May cause genetic defects
H350: May causes cancer
H360: May cause damage fertility on the unborn child
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
P201: Obtain special instructions before uses.
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P280: Wear protective gloves / clothing / eye / face protection equipment.
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P308 + P313: If exposed or concenerd: get medical attention. The manufacturer / supplier or the competent authority will
select, as appropriate, advice or medical care to be provided.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents / container, in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations
2.3 Other hazard which do not result in classification: Not available
SECTION No. 3: COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 Chemical identity of the substance:
Ingredient name Other names % CAS number
Asphalt Bitumen 100% 8052-42-4

3.2 Common Names, Synonyms of the substance: Bitumen

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of necessary First Aid measures:
Evacuate injured personnel to a ventilated area.
Inhalation:
-Remove individual to a quiet and well-ventilated place if safe to do so; If he/she is unconscious and: - Not breathing –
ensure that there is no obstruction for breathing and give artificial respiration by trained personnel. If necessary, give
external cardiac massage and obtain medical assistance. - Breathing – place in the recovery position. Provide oxygen if
necessary.
-Obtain medical assistance if difficult breathing remains.
- If there is any suspicion of inhalation of H2S: - Rescuers must wear breathing apparatus, belt and safety rope, and follow
rescue procedures.
- Remove individual to fresh air as quickly as possible. - Immediately begin artificial respiration if breathing has ceased.-
Provision of oxygen may help.- Obtain medical advice for further treatment.
Ingestion:
If any slight nausea might occur. Do not induce vomiting. Ask for medical advice. Aspiration: not applicable due to the
physical state of bitumen.
Skin:
Contact with hot/molten product will cause severe burns.
-In the event of accidental skin contact with hot product, the injured part should be immediately plunged under cold
running water for at least 10 minutes. No attempt must be made to remove the bitumen adherent to the skin at the
worksite. In the case of a circumferential burn with adhesion of the bitumen, the adhering material should be split to
prevent a tourniquet effect as it cools. Send patient for specialist care.
- For minor thermal burns: Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least five minutes, or
until the pain subsides. However, body hypothermia must be avoided.
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- Do not put ice on the burn; Remove non-sticking garments carefully. DO NOT attempt to remove portions of clothing
glued to burnt skin but cut round them.
- Seek medical assistance in all cases of serious burns.
- Never use gasoline, kerosene or other solvents for washing of contaminated skin.
Eyes:
Contact with hot/molten product will cause severe burns. If hot bitumen is splashed into the eye, it should be cooled
immediately to dissipate heat, under cold running water for at least five minutes. Immediately obtain specialist medical
assessment and treatment for the patient. In the event of eye contact with cold bitumen, rinse cautiously with water for
several minutes. Remove contact lense if present and if safe to do so, continue rinsing. If irritation, blurred vision or
swelling occurs and persists, obtain medical advice from a specialist.
4.2 More important symptoms/ effects, acute and delayed: Not available.
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary:
Carry out symptomatic treatment. For more information, consult a Poison Center.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTINGS MEASURES
5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Foam (Specifically trained personnel only)- Water fog (Specifically trained personnel only)- Dry chemical powder- Carbon
dioxide- Other inert gases (subject to regulations)- Sand or earth.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:
Do not use direct water jets on the burning product; they could cause splattering and spread the fire. Simultaneous use
of foam and water on the same surface is to be avoided as water destroys the foam.
5.2 Specific hazard arising from the chemical
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID FIRE AND / OR EXPLOSION:
Avoid heat, direct flame and sparks around the product.
Combustion Products:
Incomplete combustion is likely to give rise to a complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases,
including carbon monoxide, H2S, SOx (sulfur oxides) or sulfuric acid and unidentified organic and inorganic compounds.
Fire and / or Explosion Hazards:
This may cause splashing of hot product, or damage to, or complete loss of the tank roof. Respiratory problems or
nausea by excessive exposure to hot product fumes.
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Instructions for fighting fire:
For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or confined space without proper protective equipment. This
can include a self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against the dangerous effects of combustion products and
oxygen deficiencies. Cool the tanks and containers exposed to fire with water. If firefighters cannot work against the fire
against the wind, protective equipment should be used unless and until atmospheric monitoring indicates that such
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protection is not required. The incorrect use of water and extinguishing media containing water can cause foam that can
spread fire over a larger area. Fog or water spray is valuable for cooling tank shells and fire exposed surfaces, but may not
be extinguished.
Protection elements for Firefighters:
In case of a large fire or in confined or poorly ventilated spaces wear full fire-resistant protective clothing and self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personnel precaution, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
- Stop or contain leak at the source, if safe to do so. Avoid direct contact with released material. Stay upwind. In case of
large spillages, alert occupants in downwind areas.
- Keep non-involved personnel away from the area of spillage. Alert emergency personnel. Except in case of small
spillages, the feasibility of any actions should always be assessed and advised, if possible, by a trained, competent
person in charge of managing the emergency.
- It is recommended to eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so (e.g. electricity, sparks, fires, flares).
- When the presence of dangerous amounts of H2S around the spilled product is suspected or proved, additional or
special actions may be warranted, including access restrictions, use of special protection equipment, procedures and
personnel training.
- If required, notify relevant authorities according to all applicable regulations.
6.2 Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering sewers, rivers or other bodies of water. Note: solidified
product may clog drains and sewers.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Containment methods:
-Spillages on water or at sea. If possible, contain the product. Collect the product and contaminated materials with
mechanical means.
- Spillages onto land. If necessary, dike the product with earth, sand or similar non-combustible materials. Let hot
material cool naturally. If necessary, cautiously use water fog to help the cooling. Do not play direct jets of foam or
water on the spilled molten product, as this may cause splattering. When inside buildings or confined spaces, ensure
adequate ventilation
Cleaning methods:
Transfer recovered product and other materials to suitable tanks or containers and store/dispose of according to relevant
regulations.
Note: recommended measures are based on the most likely spillage scenarios for this material; however, local conditions
(wind, air temperature, wave/current direction and speed) may significantly influence the choice of appropriate actions.
For this reason, local experts should be consulted when necessary. Local regulations may also prescribe or limit actions to
be taken.
-H2S in tank headspaces may reach hazardous values, especially in case of prolonged storage. This situation is especially
relevant for those operations which involve direct exposure to the vapours in the tank.
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-Spillages of limited amounts of products, especially in the open air when vapours will be usually quickly dispersed, are
dynamic situations, which are not likely to entail exposure to dangerous concentrations. As H2S has a density greater than
ambient air, a possible exception may be the build-up of dangerous concentrations in specific spots, like trenches,
depressions or confined spaces. In all these circumstances, however, the correct actions should be assessed on a case-by-
case basis.
SECTION No. 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
General Information
-Ensure that all relevant regulations regarding handling and storage facilities for these products are followed.
- Avoid contact of hot bitumen products with water. Risk of splashing of hot material. Avoid contact with the hot product.
- A specific assessment of inhalation risks from the presence of H2S in tank headspaces, confined spaces, product residue,
tank waste and wastewater, and unintentional releases must be made to help determine controls appropriate to local
circumstances.
- Do not exceed maximum handling and storage temperatures. The current recommended maximum temperatures for
bitumen & Air-Rectified bitumen are 200°C and for Severely Oxidised bitumen 230°C, respectively. Use above these
temperatures is advised against.
Handling
Ground/bond containers, tanks and transfer/receiving equipment.
- Do not breathe fumes from hot product.
- Use adequate personal protective equipment as required. For more information regarding protective equipment see
section "Exposure controls/personal protection".
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.
Storage:
-Storage area layout, tank design, equipment and operating procedures must comply with the relevant European,
national or local legislation.
-Storage installations should be designed with adequate bunds in case of leaks or spills. Cleaning, inspection and
maintenance of internal structure of storage tanks must be done only by properly equipped and qualified personnel as
defined by national, local or company regulations.
- Before entering storage tanks and commencing any operation in a confined area, check the atmosphere for oxygen
content, hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and flammability. Use adequate personal protective equipment as needed.
- Selfheating leading to auto ignition at the surfaces of porous or fibrous materials impregnated with oils or bitumens,
can occur at temperatures as low as 100°C. Oil and bitumen contamination of thermal insulation materials and the
accumulation of oily rags or similar material near hot surfaces, should therefore be avoided, and lagging should be
replaced where necessary by a nonabsorbent type of insulation.
- Deposits (carbonaceous materials and iron sulphides) can develop on the internal walls and roofs of tanks in case of
long-term storage. These deposits may be pyrophoric and self-ignite in contact with the air. Store separately from
oxidizing agents.
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Recommended and Unsuitable Materials for Storage

Recommended materials: For containers, or container linings use mild steel, stainless steel. Unsuitable materials: Most
synthetic materials are unsuitable for containers or container linings, due to low heat resistance.
Container Advice if the product is supplied in containers:
-Keep only in the original container or in a suitable container for this kind of product. Hot bitumen must never be filled
into containers without first checking that the container is completely dry.
-Empty containers may contain combustible product residues. Do not weld, solder, drill, cut or incinerate empty
containers, unless they have been properly cleaned.
SECTION No. 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control Parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name CAS number TWA STEL %
Asphalt 8052-42-4 0,5 mg/m³, Asphalt Hume (ACGIH, N/D (ACGIH, 100%
2013) 2013)

8.2 Appropriate Engineering controls:

Storage and handling temperatures should be kept as low as feasible to minimize fume production. - Minimize exposure
to fumes. Where hot bitumen is handled in confined spaces, effective local ventilation must be provided. - Do not enter
empty storage tanks until measurements of hydrogen sulphide concentration and available oxygen have been carried out.
General Hygiene Considerations:
Ensure that proper housekeeping measures are in place. - Contaminated materials should not be allowed to accumulate
in the workplaces and should never be kept inside the pockets. -Keep away from food and beverages. - Do not eat, drink
or smoke while using this product. -Wash the hands thoroughly after handling. - Do not use solvents or other products
with a defatting effect on the skin.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE):
Eye/face protection:
If splashing is likely, full head and face protection (protective shield and/or safety goggles) should be used. (EN 166)
Skin protection - Hands:
Heat resistant gloves with long cuffs, or gauntlets .- Gloves must be periodically inspected and changed in case of wear,
perforations or contaminations.- Body: Wear protective clothing for operations with hot material: heat resistant coveralls
(with trousers legs over boots and sleeves over cuffs of gloves), heat resistant heavy duty antiskid boots (e. g. leather).
Coveralls should be changed at the end of the work shift and cleaned as necessary to avoid transfer of product to clothes
or underwear.
- Head: For loading/unloading operations: wear safety helmet with integrated full face visor and neck protection.
- Respiratory protection- Approved respiratory protection equipment shall be used in spaces where hydrogen sulphide
may accumulate full face mask with cartridge/filter type “B” (grey for inorganic vapours including H2S) or self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA).
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- If exposure levels cannot be determined or estimated with adequate confidence, or an oxygen deficiency is possible,
only SCBA’s should be used.
Protection in case of Emergency:
In an emergency, wear the PPE indicated in section 5.3 (for fire) or 6.1 (for spillage).
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS
9.1 Appearance, odor and physical state:
Black or dark brown, semi-solid. Petroleum hydrocarbon odor.
9.2 Melting Point (° C):
Softening Point= 45-55 °C
9.3 Specific Gravity (Water = 1):
relative density: 1.0014-1.0034 (15.6°C)
9.4 Relative Vapor Density (Air = 1):
Not available
9.5 pH:
Not available
9.6 Solubility:
Not available
9.7 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
< 0.1 kPa (20°C)
9.8 Viscosity (cSt):
1948-4152cP (100°C)
9.9 Flash Point (° C):
>=232 °C
9.10 Autoignition Temperature (° C):
>400°C
9.11 Flammability limits (% V / V):
Not available
9.12 Vapor Percentage:
Not available
9.13 Boiling Range:
>320°C
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9.14 Evaporation Rate:

Not available
9.15 Flammability:
Not available
9.16 Partition Coefficient:
Not available
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity: No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.
10.2 Chemical Stability:
The product is stable.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Product reactions or decompositions are not expected under normal storage conditions. Hazardous polymerization is not
expected.
10.4 Conditions to avoid:
Excessive heating above the maximum recommended handling and storage temperature may cause degradation of the
substance and evolution of irritant vapors and fumes. The current recommended maximum temperatures for bitumen &
Air-Rectified bitumen are 200°C and for Severely Oxidized bitumen 230°C, respectively. Use above these temperatures is
advised against.
10.5 Incompatible Materials:
Contact with strong oxidizers (peroxides, chromates, etc.) may cause a fire hazard. A mixture with nitrates or other strong
oxidizers (e.g. chlorates, perchlorates, liquid oxygen) may create an explosive mass. Sensitivity to heat, friction or shock
cannot be assessed in advance.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products:
None under normal conditions at ambient temperatures. Combustion (incomplete) will likely generate oxides of carbon,
sulphur and nitrogen, as well as additional undetermined organic compounds of the same elements.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11. 1 Acute Toxicity:
No product data. Bibliographic data for its component are presented for reference.
DL50 oral (rat, OECD 401): > 5000 mg/kg
DL50 der (rabbit, OECD 402): > 2000 mg/kg
CL50 inh. (rat, 4,5hs., OECD 403): > 94,4 mg/m³l
Dermal irritation (rabbit, OECD 404): not irritating
Eye irritation (rabbit, OECD 405): not irritating
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Skin sensitivity (guinea pig, OECD 406): not sensitizing

Respiratory sensitivity (guinea pig, OECD 403): not sensitizing
Chronic Toxicity:
Not available
Carcinogenicity and other effects:
Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity and toxicity for reproduction:
Pitch (68996-93-2), present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1%, is classified as a confirmed human carcinogen (group
1) by the IARC (International Agency for Research on Carcinogens) according to monographs 35, Sup 7 and 100F of 2012.
The paving activity is also considered of interest by the IARC.
Mutagenicity: At least one component of this product, present at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1%, is
classified as a category 1B mutagen by the GHS.
Teratogenicity: Suspected of damaging the fetus.
Tox. Repr.: At least one component of this product, present at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1%, is classified
as dangerous for reproduction category 1B by the GHS.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
10.1 Ecotoxicity:
CL50 (O. mykiss, QSAR, 96 h): > 100 mg/l
CE50 (D. magna, QSAR, 48 h): > 100 mg/l
CE50 (P. subcapitata, QSAR, 72 h): > 100 mg/l
CSEO (T. pyriformis, QSAR, 40 h): > 100 mg/l
LL50 (O. mykiss, QSAR, 28 d): > 1000 mg/l
CSEO (D. magna, QSAR, 21 d): > 1000 mg/l
10.2 Persistence / Degradability:
BIODEGRADABILITY (estimated): No tests were carried out but some bacteria capable of degrading hydrocarbons are
known. It is a persistent and poorly biodegradable material.
10.3 Bioaccumulation / Accumulation:
BIOACUMULATION IN FISH - BCF (OECD 305): N / A - There are no product data that allow estimating bioaccumulation in
living organisms or the incidence in the food chain.
10.4 Mobility in soil
HENRY CONSTANT (20 ° C): Not applicable, because it is not volatile.
10.5 Other adverse effects:
Does not contain organic halogens, but may contain metals.
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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Information:
Surplus (unused) or off-spec substance can be recovered or re-conditioned (according to specific characteristics and
composition), or can be disposed of as waste according to Used or contaminated substance: Where possible (e.g. in the
absence of relevant contamination), recycling of used substance is feasible and recommended. Contaminated or waste
substance (not directly recyclable): Disposal can be carried out directly, or by delivery to qualified waste handlers. National
legislation may identify a specific organization, and/or prescribe composition limits and methods for recovery or disposal.
This substance can be burned or incinerated, subject to national/local authorizations, relevant contamination limits, safety
regulations and air quality legislation In addition, uses that result in a chemical or physical change of this material could
be subject to regulation as a hazardous waste.
Container contents must be used completely and containers must be emptied prior to disposal. Container waste could
considered hazardous waste.
Disposal method:
Container advice. Disposal of emptied containers: contact the original supplier or deliver to a qualified disposal
organization. Do not cut, weld, bore, burn or incinerate emptied containers, unless they have been cleaned and declared
safe. Do not re-use emptied, unclean containers for other purposes. Final disposal must be carried out in accordance with
the regulations established for products of these characteristics. You can consider the incineration.

SECTION No. 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.0 Information about transportation:
Sea transport (IMO / IMDG)
Proper Name for Transportation: Tars, liquid including road oils and cutback bitumen’s
UN / ID No: 1999
Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: III
And handling: Category A
Segregation: -
Marine Pollutant: YES
Name for transport documentation: UN1999; TARS, LIQUID INCLUDING ROAD OILS AND CUTBACK BITUMEN’S; Class 3; PG
III; MARINE POLLUTANT; Flash point =>232 ° C (450 ° F)
14.1 Number UN:
1999
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
Tars, liquid including road oils and cutback bitumen’s
14.3 Class UN:
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Correct Vessel Name:

Raw oil
14.4 Packing group:
III
14.5 Environmental Hazards
Marine Pollutant: YES
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Information:
Law 55 of 1993 of the Presidency of the Republic, by means of which the "Agreement No. 170 and Recommendation No.
177 on Safety in the Use of Chemical Products at work ", adopted by the 77th Meeting of the General Conference of the
ILO, Geneva, 1990.
- Law 9 of 1979 or Sanitary Code by which sanitary measures are dictated. Standards to preserve, conserve and improve
health of individuals in their occupations
- Decree 1079 of 2015. Sole Regulatory Decree of the Transportation Sector, section 8. By which the Transportation is
regulated overland automotive dangerous goods by road.
- Decree 1076 of 2015. Sole Regulatory Decree of the Environment and Sustainable Development Sector.
- Decree 1072 of 2015. Sole Regulatory Decree of the Labor Sector
- Law 1252 of 2008 by which prohibitive norms are dictated in environmental matters, referring to residues and dangerous
waste and other provisions are dictated. "
- Resolution 1705 of August 8, 1991, which regulates the transportation of fuels.
- Resolution 001 of January 8, 2015, which unifies and updates the regulations on the control of substances and chemical
products.
- Resolution 1023 of 2005. By which the environmental guidelines are adopted as an instrument of self-management and
self-regulation.
Environmental guidelines for storage and road transport of hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste.
- Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, sixth revised edition, 2017 (ST / SG / AC 10/30 /
Rev. 6).
- European Agreement on International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR 2017) and amendments.
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- International Maritime Code of Dangerous Goods (IMDG 2016 - Amendment 38-16), International Maritime Organization
(IMO).
- IBC Code 2016, IMO, IMO Resolution MSC.369 (93).
- Regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA 58 ed., 2017) related to the transport of dangerous goods
by air.
- Material Safety Data Sheet in accordance with Colombian technical standard 4435 - Data Sheet Format for
Material Safety.
- Colombian Technical Standard NTC 1692 - Transport of Dangerous Goods. Classification, labeling and labeling.
SECTION No. 16: OTHER INFORMATION
16.1 Date of latest revisions
Elaboration date: 02/08/2006 Update date: 03/10/2020
16.2 Acronyms:
N/A: no information available.
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
NTC: Colombian Technical Standards
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value

TWA: Time-Weighted Average

STEL: Short-term exposure limit

Note: This SDS was prepared by the Barrancabermeja Refinery. If you have any concerns, send them to Alvaro Nuñez
(Alvaro.nunez@ecopetrol.com.co ) and Oswaldo Muñoz (oswaldo.munoz@ecopetrol.com.co)