Product ID:PHENOL, CRYSTALS
MSDS Date:12/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N034075
MSDS Number: BPWBZ

MALLINCKRODT

PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: ZA916

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

PHENOL (SARA III) (SARA III)

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3327000

OSHA PEL 5 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM, S

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICES" MOST RECENT EDITION

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL 5 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM, S

FOUNTAIN AND QUICK DRENCH FACILITIES IN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 414 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: BRTHG VAP/DUST RSLTS IN DIGEST
DISTURBANCES (VOMIT DFCLTY IN SWALLOWING, DIARR, LOSS OF APPETITE).
INGEST: POISON. SYMPS MAY INCLUDE BURNING PAIN IN MOUTH & THROAT,
ABDOM PAIN, HDCH, DIZZ, MUSC ULAR WEAKNESS, IRREGULAR BRTHG, COMA &
POSS DEATH. SKIN: CORR. MAY BE ABSORBED THRU SKIN W/SYSTEMIC (EFTS
OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: POISONING EFFECTS TO FOLLOW.
DISCOLORATION & SEVERE BURNS MAY OCCUR. EYE: CORROSIVE. REDNESS,
PAIN, BLURRED VISION MAY OCCUR. MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE AND
BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: REPEATED EXPOSUR E MAY CAUSE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED
FOR ACUTE POISONING AS WELL AS LIVER DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION MAY
BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP.IF BRTHG
IS DFCLT, GIVE O*2.CALL MD. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT IMMED BY GIVING 2
GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
BY MO UTH TO UNCON PERS. CALL MD IMMED. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY
OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES.
WASH CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. CALL MD IMMED. EYE: WASH W/PLENTY OF (SUPP
DATA)

Flash Point:173F,78C
Lower Limits:1.7%
Upper Limits:8%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS. CONTACT WITH OXIDIZERS MAY
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
FROM DUST. PICK UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION
OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD TH AT DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLSD CNTNR.PROTECT
FROM PHYSICAL DAM. STORE IN COOL DRY VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
SOURCES OF HEAT, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Other Precautions:OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED. SEPARATE
FROM OTHER STORAGE. DO NOT ALLOW UNTRAINED WORKERS TO HANDLE
PHENOL. AVOID BRTHG DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON
CLOTHING. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
DUST/MIST RESP W/CHEM GOGS MAY BE WORN, IN GEN UP TO 10 TIMES TLV.
CONSULT RESP SUPPLIER FOR LIMITATIONS. ALTERNATIVELY, A NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD SUPPLIED AIR FULL F ACEPIECE RESP/AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:A SYS OF LOC &/GEN EXHST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
EXPOS < AIRBORNE EXPOS LIMITS. LOCAL EXHST VENT IS (SUPP DATA)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG/FULL LGTH FSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERV PROT CLTHG, INCLUDING BOOTS, LAB
COAT, APRON/COVERALLS TO PVNT SKIN CONT. MAINTAIN EYEWASH (ING 3)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. CONTACT LENSES
SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, LEAD & ZINC METALS.FIRST AID
PROC:WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN LIFTING LIDS OCCASIONALLY.GET MED ATTN
IMMED.VENT:GENERALLY PREF BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL EMISSIONS OF
CONTAM INANT @ ITS SOURCE PVNTG DISPERSION INTO GEN WORK
AREA.PLEASE REFER TO ACGIH DOCUMENT "INDUST VENT A MANUAL (ING 2)

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:360F,182C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:105F,41C
Vapor Pres:0.4 @ 68F
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:1.07
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.01 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:1 G/9 ML
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT PINK CRYSTALS; SHARP MEDICINAL
SWEET TARRY ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ALUMINUM CHLORIDE & NITROBENZENE. CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
BUTADIENE. HOT LIQ PHENOL WILL ATTACK (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO INSTABILITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES AND VAPORS MAY BE RELEASED
IF INVOLVED IN FIRE.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSED IN RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH TO
THE SEWER. RQ: 1000 LBS. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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