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Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated; Pitch Residue, oxidised; Pitch Residue, heat-treated; [A complex black solid obtained by the heat treatment of low temperature coal tar pitch. It has a softening point within the approximate range of 50 °C to 140 °C (122 °F to 284 °F). Composed primarily of a complex mixture of aromatic compounds.]

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Handling and Storage Guidance for Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated; Pitch Residue, oxidised; Pitch Residue, heat-treated; [A complex black solid obtained by the heat treatment of low temperature coal tar pitch. It has a softening point within the approximate range of 50 °C to 140 °C (122 °F to 284 °F). Composed primarily of a complex mixture of aromatic compounds.]

Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated; Pitch Residue, oxidised; Pitch Residue, heat-treated; [A complex black solid obtained by the heat treatment of low temperature coal tar pitch. It has a softening point within the approximate range of 50 °C to 140 °C (122 °F to 284 °F). Composed primarily of a complex mixture of aromatic compounds.] 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, low-temp., heat-treated; Pitch Residue, oxidised; Pitch Residue, heat-treated; [A complex black solid obtained by the heat treatment of low temperature coal tar pitch. It has a softening point within the approximate range of 50 °C to 140 °C (122 °F to 284 °F). Composed primarily of a complex mixture of aromatic compounds.] 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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