Product ID:4200-00 BALNETAR
MSDS Date:12/01/1986
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F005556
MSDS Number: BBSSV

Emergency Phone: 716-887-3400

Info Phone: 716-887-3400

Cage: 13811

Telephone: 716-887-3400

Cage: 13811

WESTWOOD TAR (2.5% COAL TAR,USP)

CAS: 8007-45-2

RTECS: GF8600000

Fraction By Weight: 6.0%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/CUM

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 >10 ML/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS PHOTOTOXIC AND MUTAGENIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COAL TARS HAVE BEEN SHOWN CARCINOGENIC
IN ANIMALS,BUT COAL TAR PREPARATIONS ARE LISTED CATEGORY I BY FDA.
SEE SUPP DATA

First Aid:IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER.

Extinguishing Media:CO2, POWDER _
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL. WASH AREA TO
REMOVE POSSIBLE SLIPPERY RESIDUE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:TO AVOID STAINING, DON'T USE IN PLASIC OR FIBERGLASS
BATH TUBS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION SUFFICIENT
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED
Eye Protection:AVOID EYE CONTACT (HMIS SAFETY GLASSES).
Other Protective Equipment:AVOID EYE CONTACT AS WITH ANY FOREIGN
MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TWO 25 YR RETROSPECTIVE STUDIES OF COAL TAR USE ON PATIENTS FOUND NO
INCREASED INCIDENCE OF SKIN CANCER.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:0.90
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN LIQUID WITH TAR-LIKE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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