Product ID:TAPECOAT 20
MSDS Date:03/24/1987
FSC:8030
NIIN:00-524-9720
MSDS Number: BFCLP

Emergency Phone: 312-866-8500

Info Phone: 312-866-8500

Cage: LO512

Telephone: 312-866-8500

Cage: LO512

COAL TAR PITCH VOLATILES (BENZENE SOLUBLE FRACTION),

CAS: 65996-93-2

RTECS: GF8655000

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3, A1; 9192

AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (OXIDIZED)( BITUMEN)

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION TO EYES,MUCOUS
MEMBRANES,NOSE,THROAT & SKIN;NAUSEA,DIZZINESS;POSSIBLE SKIN
SENSITIZATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COAL TAR PITCH VOLATILE MAY BE HUMAN
(ACGIH) OR ANIMAL SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO EYES,MUCOUS MEMBRANES,NOSE,THROAT
AND SKIN; INHALATION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,DIZZINESS;POSSIBLE SKIN
SENSITIZATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF
LIVER,KIDNEY,SKIN,CNS OR RESPIRATORY DISEASE,MAY BE AT RISK.

First Aid:EYES:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES;GET MEDICAL
HELP. SKIN:WATER MAY BE USED;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION:CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:400F/204C
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS,MAY EMIT
IRRITANT/TOXIC GAS AND OR FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;AVOID CONTACT
WITH MOLTEN MATERIAL;RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH THIS MATERIAL;STORE
IN COOL,DRY AREA.EXPOSURE OF THIS MATERIAL MAY CREATE HEALTH RISK.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL BELOW THE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS OR FOR THERMAL PROTECTION.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,FULL EYES AND SKIN PROTECTION; USE
APRON OR UNIFORM.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED BY DGSC-SLM:APRIL 1, 1988.

HCC:N1
Vapor Density:>1.0
Spec Gravity:1.35
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK TAPE-SOLID WITH SLIGHT COAL TAR ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS (PEROXIDES,CHLORINE,O*2 UNDER PRESSURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVER HEATING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO GAS,CO*2 FROM COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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