Product ID:PHENOL
MSDS Date:01/12/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-2009
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHYXW

E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M IND INC

111 WOODCREST ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034-0395
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 513-631-0445

Cage: 63612

VWR SCIENTIFIC - DIV OF UNIVAR

626 BRIDGEPORT, NJ 08014 US

Telephone: 609-467-2600

Cage: 2E624

PHENOL

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3325000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 19 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 19 MG/CUM (SKIN)

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:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES BURNS ON CONTACT. CAN CAUSE
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, MUSCLE WEAKNESS, CONVULSIONS AND DEATH
(INGESTION OF 1.5 GRAMS HAS KILLED). ABSORPTION OF PHENOLIC
SOLUTIONS THROUGH THE SKIN MAY BE VERY RAPID, AND CAN CAUSE DEATH
WITHIN 30 MINUTES TO SEVERAL HOURS BY EXPOSURE OF AS LITTLE AS 64
SQUARE INCHES OF SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM,
KIDNEYS, LIVER, PASNCREAS, HEART, SPLEEN AND LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LIVER, KIDNEY, CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY, PANCREATIC & CIRCULATORY CONDITIONS

First Aid:SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:175F,79C
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:8.6%
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA OF ALL EQUIPMENT LISTED
UNDER EXPOSURE/PERSONAL PROTECTION. ELIMINATE ANY IGNITION SOURCES
UNTIL THE AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLOSION OR FIRE
HAZARDS. CONTAIN THE RELEASE & ELIMINATE ITS SOURCE WITHOUT RISK.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED &
PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL/DRY AREA AWAY FROM
IGNITION SOURCES & OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR
ON CLOTHING. RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS;
USE CAUTION. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM/LEAD/ZINC
ARE QUICKLY ATTA CKED BY HOT PHENOL.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
LIMITS OF PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.
Ventilation:MATERIAL MUST BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED FUME
HOOD OR W/EQUIVALENT VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE WASH, &
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:358F,181C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:105F,41C
Vapor Pres:1.0
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:1.07
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.01 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE TO REDDISH CRYSTALS; MEDICINAL
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, OXIDIZERS, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, ALKALIES, & ACETALDEHYDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT >100F (MATERIAL DISCOLORS) & OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE TO A LEVEL BELOW TCA LEVELS. CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR PERMISSIBLE
TREATMENT SITE. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOER TO ASSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRE NT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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