Product ID:PHENOL, LIQUID
MSDS Date:05/08/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-227-9587
MSDS Number: BYDKR

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

PHENOL (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3327000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 317 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSIVE IF INHALED, SKIN &
EYE CONTACT. HIGHLY TOXIC BY INHALATION, TOXIC BY DERMAL ABSORPTION
& INGESTION. MAY CAUSE SEVERE CNS DEPRESSION IF VAPORS/MIST
INHALED; LIQUID ON SKIN ABSORPTION; INGESTED. EYE CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION/DAMAGE/BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: SEE
SUPPLEMENTAL......
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC LISTS PHENOL IN CANCER GROUP
3-INSUFFICIENT HUMAN/LIMITES ANIMAL EVIDENCE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED/INGESTED/SKIN ABSORPTION-SEVERE
IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, PROFUSE SWEATING, HEADACHE, INTENSE
THIRST, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, SALAVATION,
CYANOSIS, TINNITUS, TWITCHIN G, TREMORS, CONVULSIONS. SKIN
CONTACT-BURNS, WHITE-YELLOWISH-BROWN COLOR. EYES-PAIN, REDNESS,
BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CONVULSIVE DISORDERS
AND ABNORMALITIES OF THE SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, AND
KIDNEYS.

First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 30-60 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTE R OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS
NEEDED. INGESTED-CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER AND OBTAIN IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY IF NO CORROSIVE INJURY, USE GASTRIC LAVGE
OR EMESIS TO CLEAR.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:175F,79C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1319F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:8.6
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES USE
WATER SPRAY, FOG, OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE
AT NO RISK. FIGHT FIRE FROM A DISTANCE. DIKE FIRE-CONTROL WATER FOR
LATER DISPOSAL; DO NOT SCATTER THE MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT/FLAME.VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE ABOVE FLASH
POINT.VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR,TRAVEL TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCE

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAAL. STOP LEAK IF
NO RISK.USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR
OTHER INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
KEEP UNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY . ISOLATE & DENY ENTRY. VENTILATE
CLOSED SPACES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS WHEN
STORING OR HANDLING PRODUCT. MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT READILY IGNITE.
CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION RECOMMENDED TO MEET PUBLISHED
EXPOSURE LIMITS. EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS-NEOPRENE, PVA, VITON.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS)
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPSOURE MAY CAUSE SKIN DISRUPTIONS,
LIVER/KIDNEY/CNS DAMAGE, DEMATITIS, SKIN SENSITIZATION,
CONJUCTIVITIS. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CONT'D: EYE WASH STATION
& SAFETY SHOWER.

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:360F,182C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:109F,43C
Vapor Pres:0.35
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:1.0576
pH:6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<0.01 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; TARRY ODOR AND A SHARP BURNING
TASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:6.7

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS+ALLOYS,ALKALIES,ALDEHYDES,CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE,STRONG OXIDIZING
AGENTS,PLASTICS/RUBBER/COATINGS,SODIUM NITRATE...
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER U118
MAY APPLY TO UNUSED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT. SARA III SECTION 304
RQ=1000 POUNDS.

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