Bitumen

Safety Data Sheet
JANUARY 2024
TRADE NAME : SIKA BITUMEN -W
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1.1 Chemical
A bituminous emulsion, water base.
1.2 Characterization :
Form : Liquid Color : Browne-Black Odor : Characteristic
2. Physical Data and Safety Data

Density 25º C ~ 1.0 + 0.05 kg/l
Flash Point N.A
Hazardous decomposition After evaporation of water, combustion will generate:
Oxides of carbon. Acrylic monomers, acrid smoke
And irritating fumes.
Hazardous Reactions Exothermic reaction.
3. Safety Precautions
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
4. Protective measures storage and handling

4.1 Technical protective measures
Storage temperature min/max. + 5 / + 45 º C
Keep only in the original container.
Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid the vapor formation during mixing application.
Keep away from extremes of cold.
Not be used in contact with drinking water.
4.2 Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory protection: Protection mask.
Eye Protection : Tightly fitting protective goggles
Hand Protection: Gloves. E.g. rubber , minimum thickness 1.4 mm
Others : N.A
4.3 Industrial Hygiene
During use. Eating, drinking or smoking is not allowed. Remove immediately contaminated
clothing. Wash hands before breaks and after work.
4.4 Protection Against Fire and Explosion

N.A.
4.5 Disposal
Dispose as special waste: mixture of water and hydrocarbons.
5. Measures in Case of Accidents

Fight fire with CO2, Foam or dry powder.
5.1 After spillage or leakage
Remove with absorbing material and dispose as prescribed
Remove residues with water.
5.2 Extinguish media: Water, foam carbon dioxide, dry powder.

N.A = not applicable blank = no data available
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5.3 First Aid:
In case of contact with eyes. Rinse immediately under running water for 15 minutes with
eyelids open. Seek medical advice.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap
and water.
If swallowed, drink copious amounts of water without delay and seek medical advice. Do not
induce vomiting.
6. Transport
Non-hazardous.
7. Toxicology
Non-toxic under relevant health and safety codes.
8. Ecology
Don't release into water supplies or the ground. In cured state the product is not known to cause
an adverse environmental effect. Because of the high pH value the product can be injurious to
aquatic life.
9. Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability
This material is thermally stable when stored and used as directed.
Conditions to avoid:
Evaluated temperatures.
Incompatible Materials:
No information available.
Hazardous decomposition products:

Oxides of carbon, smoke and other toxic fumes.
Hazardous reactions:
No information available.
10. Disposal considerations

Refer to State/Territory Land Waste Management Authority.
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11. Regulatory information

Poisons Schedule (Aust):
Not applicable.
12. Handling and storage

Handling :
Avoid skin and eye contact.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from
incompatible materials described in section 9.
Keep containers closed when not in use – check regularly for leaks.
13. Exposure controls/personal protection

National occupational exposure limits:
No value assigned for this specific material
Biological limit values:

As per the " National Model Regulations for the control of Workplace Hazardous
Substances [NOHSC: 1005 (1994)]" the ingredients in this material do not have a Biological
Limit Allocated.
Engineering measures:
Provide exhaust ventilation where operating conditions may create excessive work place vapor
or mists.
Personal protection equipment:

OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES.
Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves.
14. Fire-fighting measures:

Specific hazards:
Non – combustible material.
Specific protective precautions and equipment:

Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of
exposure to vapor or products of combustion.
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15. Hazard identification

Hazard Category:
Risk Phrase(s) :
Safety Phrase(s):
16. Consumption/information on ingredients

Chemical characterization:
A bituminous emulsion, water base.
Hazardous ingredients:
SIKA EGYPT Alex. Sales & Factory

Cairo Sales Office 4, Mohamed Masoud St. ,Beh. Olemby Club
222 El Hegaz St. , Heliopolis P.O.Box 2579 El Sarai + Alexandria
P.O. Box : 2943 El Horria (11361) Cairo Phone : 4244601 /2/3/5
Phone : +202 – 26235032 / 4 Fax : 4244604
Fax : +202 - 26235637 Borg El Arab Factory
Tel. : 4592654 - 4591417 Fax: 4592036

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Safety Data Sheet

2. Physical Data and Safety Data

4. Protective measures storage and handling

4.2 Personal Protective Equipment

4.4 Protection Against Fire and Explosion

5. Measures in Case of Accidents

5.2 Extinguish media: Water, foam carbon dioxide, dry powder.

9. Stability and reactivity

Hazardous decomposition products:

10. Disposal considerations

11. Regulatory information

12. Handling and storage

13. Exposure controls/personal protection

Biological limit values:

Personal protection equipment:

Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves.

14. Fire-fighting measures:

Specific protective precautions and equipment:

15. Hazard identification

16. Consumption/information on ingredients

SIKA EGYPT Alex. Sales & Factory

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