Material Safety Data Sheet
Issuing Date 06/04/10 Revision Number 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Phenol, Saturated Solution
Product Code(s) 0945
UN-No 2821
Distributor
AMRESCO INC.
6681 Cochran Road
SOLON, OHIO 44139
Company Phone Number 1-800-829-2805
Emergency Telephone Number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Highly toxic
Corrosive
Combustible
Appearance Clear, Two-Layer Physical State Liquid Odor Phenolic, Medicinal
Potential Health Effects
Acute Toxicity
Eyes Corrosive.
Skin Very toxic in contact with skin. Corrosive, causes burns. readily absorbed through skin.
Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. corrosive ,causes burns.
Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. Corrosive, causes burns.
Chronic Effects No known effect based on information supplied.
Aggravated Medical Conditions None known.
Environmental Hazard See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Phenol 108-95-2 95-100
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
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Skin Contact Wash skin with soap and water.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, give oxygen.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water.
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties combustible liquid.
Flash Point Not determined
Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
Hazardous Combustion Products Carbon oxides
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact Not sensitive.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge Not sensitive.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-
demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
NFPA Health Hazard - Flammability - Stability - Physical and Chemical
Hazards -
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure
adequate ventilation
.
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Cleaning Up Cover with dry lime or soda ash. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Light Sensitive.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from light.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Phenol TWA: 5 ppm TWA: 19 mg/m3 IDLH: 250 ppm
108-95-2 TWA: 5 ppm Ceiling: 15.6 ppm
(vacated) TWA: 19 mg/m3 Ceiling: 60 mg/m3
(vacated) TWA: 5 ppm TWA: 19 mg/m3
Skin TWA: 5 ppm
Engineering Measures Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face Protection Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Skin and Body Protection Wear protective gloves/clothing.
Respiratory Protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved
respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be
required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be
provided in accordance with current local regulations.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Clear Two-Layer Odor Phenolic, Medicinal
Physical State Liquid
Flash Point No information available Autoignition Temperature No information available
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flammability Limits in Air No information available
Explosion Limits No information available
Solubility No information available Evaporation Rate No information available
Vapor Density No information available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible Products Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Strong bases.
Conditions to Avoid Protect from light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin, or if swallowed. Corrosive, causes burns.
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Phenol 317 mg/kg ( Rat ) 525 mg/kg ( Rat ) 316 mg/m3( Rat ) 4 h
630 mg/kg ( Rabbit )
Chronic Toxicity
Target Organ Effects Kidney, Liver, Central nervous system (CNS)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
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Harmful to aquatic organisms.
Chemical Name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Microtox Daphnia Magna (Water
Flea)
Phenol EC50 = 150 mg/L 96 h LC50 5 - 12 mg/L EC50 21 - 36 mg/L 30 min LC50 = 13 mg/L 48 h
Oncorhynchus mykiss 96 h EC50 = 23.28 mg/L 5 min EC50 = 23.0 mg/L 48 h
LC50= 23.88 mg/L Lepomis EC50 = 25.61 mg/L 15 min
macrochirus 96 h EC50 = 28.8 mg/L 5 min
LC50= 24 mg/L Pimephales EC50 = 31.6 mg/L 15 min
promelas 96 h
LC50= 27.8 mg/L
Brachydanio rerio 96 h
LC50= 40 mg/L Poecilia
reticulata 96 h
LC50= 8.9 mg/L
Oncorhynchus mykiss 96 h
Chemical Name Log Pow
Phenol = 1.47
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method Dispose of material in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Chemical Name
Phenol - 108-95-2
Chemical Name RCRA - Halogenated RCRA - P Series RCRA - F Series RCRA - K Series RCRA - U Series
Organic Compounds Wastes Wastes Wastes Wastes
Phenol - 108-95-2 U188
Chemical Name California Hazardous Waste Status
Phenol Toxic; Corrosive
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper Shipping Name PHENOL SOLUTION
Hazard Class 6.1
UN-No 2821
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No 2821
Proper Shipping Name PHENOL SOLUTION
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL Complies
EINECS/ELINCS Complies
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ENCS Complies
IECSC Complies
KECL Complies
PICCS Complies
AICS Complies
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical
or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372:
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Phenol 108-95-2 95-100 1.0
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard Yes
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
Clean Water Act
This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21
and 40 CFR 122.42).
Component CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants CWA - Hazardous
Quantities Substances
Phenol 1000 lb X X X
108-95-2 ( 95-100 )
Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61)
This product contains the following substances which are listed hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) under Section 112 of the Clean Air
Act:.
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % HAPS data VOC Chemicals Class 1 Ozone Class 2 Ozone
Depletors Depletors
Phenol 108-95-2 95-100 Present Group III
CERCLA
Chemical Name Hazardous Substances RQs Extremely Hazardous Substances RQs
Phenol 1000 lb 1000 lb
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Phenol X X X X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade -
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Chemical Name Carcinogen Status Exposure Limits
Phenol Mexico: TWA= 19 mg/m3
Mexico: TWA= 5 ppm
Mexico: STEL= 38 mg/m3
Mexico: STEL= 10 ppm
Canada
WHMIS Hazard Class
Not determined
Chemical Name NPRI
Phenol X
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Issuing Date 06/04/10
Revision Date
Revision Note No information available.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
material or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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