ANDREW CREOSOTE
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
For Domestic Use Only. CHEMWATCH 25385
Issue Date: 27-Sep-2008 Version No:5
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
ANDREW CREOSOTE
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New
Organisms legislation.
OTHER NAMES
"Coke creosote", "heavy oil", "liquid pitch oil", "naphthalene oil", "tar oil cresote", "Anthracene oil",
"coal tar creosote", croesotum, "dead oil", Pixalbol, "wash oil", "creosote AS 1143 Type 1", "cresylic
creosote", "brick oil", "Sakresote 100"
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.(contains creosote, coal tar)
PRODUCT USE
A preservative to protect rail sleepers, electric and telegraph poles against moisture, fungus and termites. Usually
applied by
pressure/vacuum impregnation where the heated creosote is forced by pressure into the timber. Circumstances may
cause treated
timber to exude creosote. This may happen after extended ageing. All personal contact should be avoided and care
should be taken
when sawing or drilling treated timber that all dust is contained.
SUPPLIER
Company: Damar Industries Limited
Address:
Eastgate Business Park
800 Te Ngae Road
Rotorua
Telephone: +64 7 345 6007
Emergency Tel: 0800 2436 2255
Emergency Tel: 0800 CHEMCALL
Fax: +64 7 345 6019
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
GHS Classification
Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 1
Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4
Carcinogen Category 1B
Eye Irritation Category 2A
Flammable Liquid Category 4
Respiratory Irritation Category 3
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2
Skin Sensitizer Category 1
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Issue Date: 27-Sep-2008 Version No:5
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HAZARD
DANGER
Determined by Chemwatch using GHS/HSNO criteria:
3.1D 6.1D 6.3A 6.4A 6.5B 6.7A 9.3C 9.1A
May cause respiratory irritation
Combustible Liquid
Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause allergic skin reaction
May cause CANCER
Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
Very toxic to aquatic life
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue
rinsing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
creosote, coal tar 8001-58-9 >98
A by- product of the coke making process.
Creosote is a complex mixture with between 162
and 200 components. The composition is variable
but includes:
cresols 1319-77-3 <5
phenol 108-95-2
coal tar pitch volatiles 65996-93-2
anthracene 120-12-7 <10
creosol 93-51-6 <10
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
NEW ZEALAND POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE 0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
NZ EMERGENCY SERVICES: 111
SWALLOWED
?IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY.
?For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
EYE
?If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
?Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
?Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by
occasionally lifting
the upper and lower lids.
SKIN
?If skin contact occurs:
?Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
?Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
In case of burns:
?Immediately apply cold water to burn either by immersion or wrapping with saturated clean cloth.
?DO NOT remove or cut away clothing over burnt areas. DO NOT pull away clothing which has adhered to the skin as
this can cause
further injury.
Apply broad spectrum UV blockout cream to affected areas. Keep out of sun. For removal from sensitive skin areas,
use cotton wool
pad soaked in castor oil.
INHALED
?If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
?Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
?Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
?Foam.
?Dry chemical powder.
FIRE FIGHTING
?Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
?Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by 100 metres in all directions.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
?Combustible.
?Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
CARE: Contamination of heated / molten liquid with water may cause violent steam explosion, with scattering of hot
contents.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
?Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as
ignition may
result.
Personal Protective Equipment
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
?Environmental hazard - contain spillage.
Slippery when spilt.
?Clean up all spills immediately.
?Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
MAJOR SPILLS
?Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
?Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Environmental hazard - contain spillage.
Slippery when spilt.
?DO NOT touch the spill material.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
?DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
?Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
?Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
?Metal can or drum
?Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
?Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
?Store in original containers.
?Keep containers securely sealed.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA ppm TWA mg/m?br>
__________________ __________________ _______ _______
New Zealand Workplace creosote, coal tar 0.2
Exposure Standards (Coal tar pitch
(WES) volatiles as benzene
solubles)
New Zealand Workplace cresols (Cresol, all 5 22
Exposure Standards isomers)
(WES)
New Zealand Workplace cresols (Copper fume) 0.2
Exposure Standards
(WES)
New Zealand Workplace phenol (Phenol) 5 19
Exposure Standards
(WES)
New Zealand Workplace coal tar pitch 0.2
Exposure Standards volatiles (Coal tar
(WES) pitch volatiles as
benzene solubles)
The following materials had no OELs on our records
?anthracene: CAS:120- 12- 7
?creosol: CAS:93- 51- 6
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
?NOTE H: Special requirements exist in relation to classification and labelling of this substance. This note
applies to certain
coal- and oil -derived substances and to certain entries for groups of substances in Annex I. European Union (EU)
List of
Dangerous Substances (Annex I) - up to the 29th ATP.
?NOTE M: The classification as a carcinogen need not apply if it can be shown that the substance contains less than
0.005% w/w
benzo[a]pyrene. This note applies only to certain complex oil-derived substances in Annex I.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATOR
Type A-P Filter of sufficient capacity
EYE
?Safety glasses with side shields.
?Chemical goggles.
HANDS/FEET
?Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
?Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
NOTE:
?The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must be taken, when removing gloves
and other
protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin contact.
?Contaminated leather items, such as shoes, belts and watch-bands should be removed and destroyed.
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Factors such as:
?frequency and duration of contact,
?chemical resistance of glove material,.
?When handling hot materials wear heat resistant, elbow length gloves.
?Rubber gloves are not recommended when handling hot objects, materials.
?Protective gloves eg. Leather gloves or gloves with Leather facing.
?DO NOT use solvent to clean the skin.
OTHER
?Employees working with confirmed human carcinogens should be provided with, and be required to wear, clean, full
body
protective clothing (smocks, coveralls, or long-sleeved shirt and pants), shoe covers and gloves prior to entering
the regulated
area.
?Employees engaged in handling operations involving carcinogens should be provided with, and required to wear and
use half-face
filter-type respirators with filters for dusts, mists and fumes, or air purifying canisters or cartridges. A
respirator affording
higher levels of protection may be substituted.
?Prior to each exit from an area containing confirmed human carcinogens, employees should be required to remove and
leave
protective clothing and equipment at the point of exit and at the last exit of the day, to place used clothing and
equipment in
impervious containers at the point of exit for purposes of decontamination or disposal. The contents of such
impervious
containers must be identified with suitable labels. For maintenance and decontamination activities, authorized
employees entering
the area should be provided with and required to wear clean, impervious garments, including gloves, boots and
continuous-air
supplied hood.
?Prior to removing protective garments the employee should undergo decontamination and be required to shower upon
removal of the
garments and hood.
?When handling hot or molten liquids, wear trousers or overalls outside of boots, to avoid spills entering boots.
?Usually handled as molten liquid which requires worker thermal protection and increases hazard of vapour exposure.
?CAUTION: Vapours may be irritating.
?Overalls.
?P.V.C. apron.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
?Employees exposed to confirmed human carcinogens should be authorized to do so by the employer, and work in a
regulated area.
?Work should be undertaken in an isolated system such as a "glove-box" . Employees should wash their hands and
arms upon
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
completion of the assigned task and before engaging in other activities not associated with the isolated system.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Brown to black liquid with a strong tar odour. Does not mix with water. Evaporation rate is slow. (< 1 when butyl
acetate = 1)
Miscible with alcohol, hydrocarbon solvents, benzene and toluene. Material contains coal tar pitch volatiles,
cresols, phenol,
anthracene. Australian commercial creosote is coal tar origin from coking. Non commercial Wood creosote is formed
from incomplete
combustion of wood and contains PAH's but does not contain any substantial amount of phenols.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Sinks in water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Boiling Range (?> 180
C):
Melting Range (?Not available.
C): Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.08 - 1.10 @ 15
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not available Vapour Pressure (kPa): 0.13 @ 30 C.
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available. Evaporation Rate: < 1 BuAc=1
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): > 1 Flash Point (?> 66
C):
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not available. Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not available.
Autoignition Temp (?336
C): Decomposition Temp (?Not available.
C):
State: Liquid Viscosity: Not available
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
?Presence of incompatible materials.
?Product is considered stable.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
?Harmful in contact with skin and ifswallowed. ?May cause CANCER.
?Irritating to eyes and skin. ?Possible skin sensitiser*.
?Inhalation may produce health damage*. ?Cumulative effects may result following
exposure*.
?May produce discomfort of therespiratory ?* (limited evidence).
system*.
?* (limited evidence).
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
?The production of wood creosote, coal tar creosote, coal tar, coal tar pitch, and coal tar pitch volatiles, stems
from the incomplete combustion or
pyrolysis of carbon-containing materials. Creosotes, coal tar, coal tar pitch, and coal tar pitch volatiles are
composed of many individual compounds of
varying physical and chemical characteristics.
WARNING: This substance has been classified by the IARC as Group 2A: Probably Carcinogenic to Humans.
CARCINOGEN
creosote, coal tar International Agency for Research on Cancer Group 2A
(IARC) Carcinogens
phenol International Agency for Research on Cancer Group 3
(IARC) Carcinogens
coal tar pitch International Agency for Research on Cancer Group 1
volatiles (IARC) Carcinogens
anthracene International Agency for Research on Cancer Group 3
(IARC) Carcinogens
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SKIN
cresols New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards Notes Skin
(WES) - Skin
phenol New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards Notes Skin
(WES) - Skin
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Avoid release to the environment.
Refer to special instructions/ safety data sheets.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
?Recycle where possible
Otherwise ensure that:
?licenced contractors dispose of the product and its container.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: MISCELLANEOUS
HAZCHEM: None
UNDG:
Dangerous Goods Class: 9 Subrisk: None
UN Number: 3082 Packing Group: III
Shipping Name:ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(contains creosote, coal tar)
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 9 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 3082 Packing Group: III
Special provisions: A97
Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S. *(CONTAINS CREOSOTE, COAL TAR)
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 9 IMDG Subrisk: None
UN Number: 3082 Packing Group: III
EMS Number: F- A, S- F Special provisions: 274 909 944
Limited Quantities: 5L Marine Pollutant: Not Determined
Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
N.O.S.(contains creosote, coal tar)
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATIONS
creosote, coal tar (CAS: 8001-58-9) is found on the following regulatory lists;
GESAMP/EHS Composite List of Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships
IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk
IMO Provisional Categorization of Liquid Substances - List 1: Pure or technically pure products
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)
New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
creosote, coal tar (CAS: 61789-28-4) is found on the following regulatory lists;
GESAMP/EHS Composite List of Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships
IMO Provisional Categorization of Liquid Substances - List 1: Pure or technically pure products
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)
New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
creosote, coal tar (CAS: 65996-91-0) is found on the following regulatory lists;
GESAMP/EHS Composite List of Hazard Profiles - Hazard evaluation of substances transported by ships
IMO Provisional Categorization of Liquid Substances - List 1: Pure or technically pure products
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)
New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Specific advice on controls required for materials used in New Zealand can be found at
http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/search/registers.html
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
NEW ZEALAND POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE
0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
NZ EMERGENCY SERVICES: 111
Denmark Advisory list for selfclassification of dangerous substances
Substance CAS Suggested codes
anthracene 120- 12- 7 N; R50/53
creosol 93- 51- 6 Xn; R22 R43
INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS
Ingredient Name CAS
creosote, coal tar 8001- 58- 9, 61789- 28- 4, 65996- 91- 0
?Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as
well as
independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
?The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors
determine whether
the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings.
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