Product ID:PHENOL
MSDS Date:05/27/1986
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCQK

Emergency Phone: 800-523-3676

Info Phone: 215-229-0470; 800-523-3676

Cage: 41946

Telephone: 215-229-0470; 800-523-3676

Cage: 41946

PHENOL. (C6H6O)

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3325000

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 19 MG/M3;5 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE MANUFACTURER LISTS EYES AS A ROUTE
OF ENTRY . SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: WEAKNESS; MENTAL CONFUSION;
CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY IRREGULARITIES; EYE DAMAGE; ANOREXIA;
WEIGHT LOSS; MUSCLE ACHES; G ASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION; SKIN
ABNORMALITIES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGEN - NTP PROGRAM: INDEFINITE
MOUSE; NEGATIVE RAT. CARCINOGEN - IARC PROGRAM: ANIMAL SUSPECTED.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:A HISTORY OF CONVULSIVE DISORDERS
OR ABNORMALITIES OF THE SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, OR KIDNEYS;
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE.

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: USE COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER OR SWAB SKIN WITH ALCOHOL. INGESTION: DILUTE WITH WATER OR
MILK, AVOID EMETRICS. IF POSSIBLE PERFORM GASTRIC LAVAGE, THEN
ADMINISTER A CTIVED CHARCOAL AND THEN A SALINE CATHARTIC. EYES:
COPIOUSLY RINSE WITH WATER.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:=85.C, 185.F
CLOSED CUP=80C.
Autoignition Temp:=715.C, 1319.F
Lower Limits:1.5%.
Upper Limits:8.5%.
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM; CARBON DIOXIDE; DRY CHEMICAL; WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . AVOID SPLASHING PHENOL ON PERSONNEL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE VERY TOXIC; CONCENTRATIONS MAY
CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS; NO SPONTANEOUS HEATING. FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN
AIR, % BY VOLUME: LOWER=1.7, UPPER=8.6.

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:A 2% - 5% SOLUTION OF CAUSTIC SODA MAY BE USED AS A
NEUTRALIZER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID SPILLS AND VAPOR RELEASE. USE
APPROVED PHENOL CONTACT MATERIAL FOR HOSES AND SEALS.
Other Precautions:CONTAMINATED CLOTHING SHOULD BE REMOVED BEFORE
LEAVING THE WORK AREA.THE CLOTHING SHOULD BE STORED IN A CLOSED
CONTAINER UNTIL THE PHENOL IS REMOVED OR THE CLOTHING DISCARDED.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . IN COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA REGULATION 1910.134.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST ADEQUATE FOR THRESHOLD VALUE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND FULL FACE
SHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . NEOPRENE GLOVES AND CLOTHING. ALL SKIN SHOULD BE
PROTECTED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS: CARBOLIC ACID; HYDROXYBENZENE; PHENYLIC ACID.
CHEMICAL FAMILY: PHENOL.

Boiling Pt:=181.8C, 359.2F
Vapor Pres:76 MM @ 100C.
Vapor Density:3.24 AIR=1
Spec Gravity:1.06 (H20=1).
pH:6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:LESS THAN 0.01.
Solubility in Water:APPROXIMATELY 5.0G/100ML.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS SOLUTION; MILD, PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:N/AVAILABLE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS; SOME FORMS OF
PLASTICS, RUBBER, COATINGS; HOT LIQUID PHENOL WILL ATTACK ALUMINUM,
MAGNESIUM, LEAD, AND ZINC METALS; ACETALDEHYDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES AND VAPORS MAY BE RELEASED
IN A FIRE INVOLVING PHENOL.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . PHENOL IS WATER SOLUBLE AND
IS CAPABLE OF OXIDATION IN SUITABLE PONDS. BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF
LOW CONCENTRATI ONS IS POSSIBLE. APPROVED THERMAL OXIDATION IS
RECOMMENDED.

Toxicological Information:NTP: INDEFINITE MOUSE, NEGATIVE RAT. IARC:
ANIMAL SUSPECTED.

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.

Transport Information:PROPER DOT SHIPPING NAME: PHENOL. DOT HAZARD
CLASSIFICATION: POISON B.