? Causes burns
? Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
? Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
? Irritating to eyes
? Possible risk of irreversible effects
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
NOTES TO THE PHYSICIAN
SPECIFIC NOTES FOR PHENOLS AND PICRATES TREATMENT: Wash
affected area of skin with polyethylene glycol MW 300 for at least 30 minutes
wearing protective gloves. DO NOT use this method for the treatment of eyes.
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INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get
medical attention. See 'Notes To The Physician' above.
EYE CONTACT
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash
eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case
of fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Flush area with
water. Containers with collected spillage must be properly labelled with correct
contents and hazard symbol.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry well-ventilated place.
STORAGE CLASS
Corrosive storage.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
LT - mg/m3 ST - mg/m3
Name Std LT - ppm ST - ppm
PHENOL WEL 2 ppm(Sk)
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with
the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove
material.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTION
Provide eyewash station. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of
liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.
HYGIENE MEASURES
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before
eating, smoking and using the toilet. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes
contaminated. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Colourless Liquid
ODOUR Phenolic
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Harmful by inhalation.
INGESTION
Harmful if swallowed.
SKIN CONTACT
Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin.
EYE CONTACT
Irritating to eyes. Prolonged contact with eyes may cause serious damage.
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS
Mutagen Category 3.
SPECIFIC EFFECTS
Possible risk of irreversible effects. Contains a substance/a group of substances which
may cause harm to the unborn child.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However,
this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or
damaging effect on the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
RID / ADR
UN# 2821
Class 6.1 (8)
PG III
Proper shipping name: Phenol Solution
IATA
IMDG
UN# 2821
UN# 2821
Class 6.1 (8)
Class 6.1 (8)
PG III
PG III
Proper shipping name: Phenol Solution
Proper shipping name: Phenol Solution
Marine Pollutant: No
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING
Toxic Corrosive
CONTAINS PHENOL
RISK PHRASES
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed
R48/20/21/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure through inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed
R34 Causes burns
R36 Irritating to eyes
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects
SAFETY PHRASES
S1/2 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water (see Notes To Physician: use
PEG-300 for skin)
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek
medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible)
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging) Regulations.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations.
GUIDANCE NOTES
CHIP for everyone HSG(108). Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This safety data sheet covers all codes for this product.
REVISION COMMENTS
R Phrases amended
REVISION DATE 07-2009
REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 2 / 07-2008
RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R48/20/21/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage
to health by prolonged exposure
through inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed
R34 Causes burns
R36 Irritating to eyes
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin
R38 Irritating to skin
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects