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Pitch, coal tar-petroleum; Pitch Residues; [The residue from the distillation of a mixture of coal tar and aromatic petroleum streams. A solid with a softening point from 40 °C to 180 °C (140 °F to 356 °F). Composed primarily of a complex combination of three or more membered condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons.]

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Handling and Storage Guidance for Pitch, coal tar-petroleum; Pitch Residues; [The residue from the distillation of a mixture of coal tar and aromatic petroleum streams. A solid with a softening point from 40 °C to 180 °C (140 °F to 356 °F). Composed primarily of a complex combination of three or more membered condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons.]

Pitch, coal tar-petroleum; Pitch Residues; [The residue from the distillation of a mixture of coal tar and aromatic petroleum streams. A solid with a softening point from 40 °C to 180 °C (140 °F to 356 °F). Composed primarily of a complex combination of three or more membered condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons.] is classified as potentially carcinogenic. Exposure must be minimised using engineering controls (local exhaust ventilation, closed systems). Biological and medical monitoring may be required. Refer to the full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 8 for occupational exposure limits.

This substance carries the signal word DANGER, indicating the more severe hazard categories under GHS/CLP. Facilities handling Pitch, coal tar-petroleum; Pitch Residues; [The residue from the distillation of a mixture of coal tar and aromatic petroleum streams. A solid with a softening point from 40 °C to 180 °C (140 °F to 356 °F). Composed primarily of a complex combination of three or more membered condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons.] should ensure a written hazard communication programme, including current SDS, employee training records, and GHS-compliant labelling on all containers.

This information is provided for reference only. Always consult the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and applicable national regulations before handling this substance.

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