Product ID:PHENOL, CHLOROFORM, ISOAMYL ALCOHOL, 101001
MSDS Date:05/05/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N092973
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJWPY

BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION

9115 HAGUE RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250-0100
US

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000

Info Phone: 317-845-2000

Preparer: MICHAEL A. FAZIO

Cage: 32239

BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION

50414 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250-0100 US

Telephone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

PHENOL

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3325000

OSHA PEL 19 MG/M3;5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 19 MG/M3;5 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CHLOROFORM

CAS: 67-66-3

RTECS: FS9100000

OSHA PEL C240 MG/M3;C50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 49 MG/M3;10 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

ISOAMYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 123-51-3

RTECS: EL5425000

OSHA PEL 360 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 361 MG/M3;100 PPM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT MAY BE HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. IT IS CORROSIVE
AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO EXPOSED AREAS. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE
SKIN OR EYES. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSUR E MAY INCLUDE: NAUSEA,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND DARK URINE. MANY STUDIES INDICATE THAT BOTH
THE PHENOL AND CHLOROFORM COMPONENTS MAY CAUSE CANCER IN LABORATORY
ANIMALS. THE ISOAMYL ALCOHOL COMPONENT CA N CAUSE HEADACHES,
DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHLOROFORM: IARC MONOGRAPHS, SUPPLEMENT,
VOL 7, PG 152, 1987: GROUP 2B. NTP 8TH ANNUAL REPORT ON
CARCINOGENS, 1998: REASONABLY ANTICIPATED TO BE HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/A.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: FLUSH CONTAMINATED EYES WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ENSURE THAT WATER GETS UP UNDER THE
EYELIDS. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION (AFTER FLUSHING). SKIN CONTACT:
FLUSH CONT AMINATED SKIN WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES AS CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IS REMOVED. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF AREA REMAINS IRRITATED. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING UNTIL AFTER IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY CLEANED. INGESTION: KEEP
VICTIM WARM AND CALM. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING
BECOMES LABORED. SHOULD BREATHING STOP-GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION.

Flash Point:=79.C, 174.2F
Lower Limits:1.5%
Upper Limits:10%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:N/A. USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:N/A.

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA. INITIATE CLEANING UP SPILL USING
EQUIP & MATLS AS NOTED IN 'EXPOS CTL INFO' SECTION. IF MATL IS DRY,
MOP UP, PLACE IN SUITABLE CNTNR, SEAL, LABEL & HOLD FOR DISPOSAL.
IF MATL IS IN SOLN, US E ABSORB MATL TO CONTAIN/PICK UP SPILLED
SOLN. ONCE ABSORB IS SENT, PLACE ALL CONTAM DISPOSABLES INTO
SUITABLE CNTNR, SEAL, LABEL & HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. UPON COMPLETION OF
CLEANUP, WASH AREA W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
INFORMATION. MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS: N/A.
Other Precautions:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHLOROFORM WHICH IS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND/OR
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY.

Respiratory Protection:SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY IF VENTILATION IS
ADEQUATE. USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF
CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER . A
LAB COAT SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD LAB TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN HNDLG
THIS PROD. OBSERVE APPROP CHEM HYGIENE. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN OR
EYES. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE USING PROD. UPON COMPLETION
OF WORK (SUPDAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
HYGIENE PRACTS: ACTIVITY W/REAGENT WASH EXPOSED BODY PARTS W/SOAP &
WATER. PHYSICAL DATA: VAPOR DENSITY: 3.24 (AIR=1).

Boiling Pt:=180.C, 356.F
Vapor Density:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:1.057 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SHOULD BE FAIRLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLUTION.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, BASES, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, LEAD, ALUMINUM AND OTHER
METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME OR PRESSURE.

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

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHLOROFORM
WHICH
IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER
AND/OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY.