COAL TAR
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Product Name: COAL TAR ISG Burns Harbor, Inc.
250 West US Highway 12,
Burns Harbor, IN 46304-9529
For Additional Information, Contact: (219) 787-4642
Synonym(s): Crude Coal Tar Emergency Phone Numbers:
High Temperature Coal Tar ISG Burns Harbor Dispatcher (219) 787-3444
CHEMTREC (Day or Night) 1-800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENTS CAS No. Wt.% OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV LD50 LC50
(mg/M3) (mg/M3) Species/Route Species/Route
Coal Tar* 8007-45-2 100 0.2** 0.2** Not Established Not
Established
* This material represents a mixture of condensable volatile products formed during the destructive distillation of bituminous
coal. Composition is variable, but generally consists of: 0 to 2 percent light oils (chiefly benzene, toluene, and xylene); 16 to 18
- percent middle oils (chiefly phenols, cresols, and naphthalene); 8 to 10 percent heavy oils (naphthalene and derivatives); 16 to
20 percent anthracene oils; and about 50 percent pitch (see Attachment 1 for typical composition).
** As coal tar pitch volatiles (benzene soluble fraction).
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects: Long-term excessive exposure to coal tar and its vapors has been associated with an
increased risk of developing cancer at several sites including the lungs, kidneys, skin, and bladder.
Exposure to high vapor concentrations may produce headache, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms. Prolonged
or repeated exposure to the vapors has also been associated with an increased risk of bronchitis. Coal tar vapors can
be irritating to the respiratory tract.
Direct contact can be irritating to the skin and produce skin itching, burning, swelling and redness. Repeated and
prolong contact without adequate hygiene can lead to skin disorders such as dermatitis. Coal tar can also act as a
photosensitizer in that ultraviolet light can trigger an allergic reaction. Symptoms may be similar to an aggravated
sunburn.
Direct contact or exposure to the vapors may be irritating to the eyes. Conjunctivitis may result from prolonged or
repeated exposure. Coal tar is considered to be very toxic if ingested.
Long-term excessive exposure to benzene, a minor constituent, has been associated with the following health affects
or symptoms: blood disorders (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and aplastic anemia); increased risk of
developing leukemia; and central nervous system effects.
Usual Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation is usually the most important route, but skin absorption may also be
significant.
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Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated: Exposure to coal tar may aggravate chronic diseases or disorders of the
respiratory system or the skin.
IARC NTP OSHA
Carcinogen References: Yes Yes Yes
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Treat for foreign body in the eye. Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention promptly.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off affected area thoroughly with waterless skin
cleaner or olive oil and soap and water. Remove residual material to avoid photosynthetic burns. If
irritation or other symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Call Poison Control Center immediately. If conscious, dilute by administering one glass of water. Seek
medical attention promptly. Do not induce vomiting.
Inhalation: Remove from excessive exposure levels. Seek medical attention. Give artificial respiration if breathing
has stopped.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire Hazard: Combustible material. May be ignited by heat and sparks or flame. Vapor may travel to source of
ignition and flash back.
Extinguishing Media: Small fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam. Large fires: Water spray,
fog or foam.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapor may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Water may be used to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Isolate for 1/2 mile radius in all directions if tank car or truck is involved in fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Shut off ignition sources; no flares, smoking or flames in hazard area.
Evacuate all unnecessary personnel from the affected area and cordon off if necessary. Do not re-enter the affected
area without the proper protective equipment (gloves, respirator, clothing, etc.). Ventilate the area of the spill. Stop
leak if you can do it without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Small spills: take up with sand or other
noncombustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Large spills: dike area, collect
material for reclamation or for disposal in sealed containers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Should be handled in ways to minimize generation of airborne emissions and prevent spills. Maintain all surfaces
as free as practical of accumulation of material. Do not smoke or consume food or beverage in the workplace.
Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking and after handling. Change contaminated clothing before leaving
work premises.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls (Ventilation, etc.): Ventilation should be adequate to maintain vapor and/or particulate levels
below the applicable exposure limit for coal tar pitch volatiles and the major constituents of coal tar. Eyewash
stations, sinks, or showers should be readily available.
Eye Protection: Use safety glasses and/or other protective eyewear as specified by a safety professional where risk
of eye injury is present. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this material.
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Skin Protection: Long-sleeved work clothing should be worn when working with this material. Employees who
have the potential for prolonged or repeated exposures should wear gloves (i.e. Viton, polyvinyl alcohol) and/or
protective clothing which is impervious to the main components of coal tar, as specified by an industrial hygienist
or safety professional. Exposed skin area should be washed thoroughly. Shower and change into clean clothing at
the end of the workshift.
Respiratory Protection: When engineering controls are not feasible or sufficient to lower exposure levels below the
applicable exposure limit, use a NIOSH-approved respirator which protects against dust and organic vapors as
specified by an industrial hygienist or qualified safety professional in accordance with manufacturer instructions and
use limitations.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid pH: Not Applicable
Appearance and Odor: Black viscous material Melting Point: Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure: 0.2 - 1.0 mm Hg @ 70 o F Vapor Density: Not Established
Boiling Point: 100 o to 895 o F (distillation range) Specific Gravity: 1.2 @ 60 o F
Flashpoint: 218 o F ?260 o F (Closed cup/Pensky-Martens) Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: Slight (less than 0.2%)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Strong oxidizing materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Organic vapors and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See available LD50 and/or LC50 information in Section 2.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Components present an ecological impact to wildlife.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Recycle excess product when possible. Dispose as hazardous waste in accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name (PSN): Environmentally Hazardous Substances
Liquid, N.O.S (Naphthalene)
9,UN3082, PG111, RQ,
Marine Pollutant
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following list of regulatory requirements relating to an ISG Burns Harbor, Inc. product may not be complete
and should not be solely relied on for all regulatory compliance responsibilities.
SARA Title III Hazard Categories: This material is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following
categories:
(X) Immediate (acute) Health
( ) Reactive
(X) Delayed (chronic) Health
(X) Fire
( ) Sudden Release of Pressure
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SARA 313 Information: This product contains chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
TITLE III of the Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 40 CFR, Part 372 (see
Section 2; the @ symbol denotes chemicals subject to these reporting requirements). Please also note that if you
repackage or otherwise redistribute this product to industrial customers, SARA 313 requires that a notice be sent to
those customers.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): This material is included in the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Chemical Substance Inventory as a part of the generic listing "Tar, coal, high temperature" .
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The following label hazard ratings are recommended:
NFPA HMIS
Fire 2 Flammability 2
Health 2 Health 2
Reactivity 1 Reactivity 1
Specific Hazard None
DISCLAIMER: Our objective in sending this information is to help you protect the health and safety of your
personnel and to comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and Title III of the Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986. This information is taken from sources or is based upon data
believed to be reliable. ISG Burns Harbor, Inc. makes no warranty as to the absolute correctness, completeness, or
sufficiency of any of the foregoing, or that any additional or other measures may not be required under particular
conditions. ISG BURNS HARBOR, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OTHERWISE ARISING FROM COURSE OF
DEALING OR TRADE.
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Attachment 1: Typical Coal Tar Analysis
ACGIH- LD50 LC50
OSHA-PEL
Compound CAS No. UN No. Wt % TLV Species-Route Species-Route
(ppm)
(ppm) (mg/kg) (mg/kg)
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 0.05 -1.05 NE NE NE NE
Acenaphthyen 208-96-8 1.8 - 2.0 NE NE NE NE
25 4230 ppm
Ammonia 7664-41-7 1005 0.38 50 350 (rat/oral)
STEL - 35 (mouse/inh)
@ Anthracene 120-12-7 0.75 -1.9 0.2* NE 430 (mouse/I.P.) NE
1 0.5 9980 ppm
@ Benzene 71-43-2 1114 0.06 - 0.29 4700 (mouse/oral)
STEL - 5 STEL ?2.5 (mouse/Inh.)
@ Benzo(a)Anthracene 56-55-3 0.52 - 1.2 NE NE NE NE
@ Benzo (a)Pyrene 50-32-8 0.48 - 1.9 0.2* NE 50 (rat/S.C) NE
@ Benzo(b)Fluoranthene 205-99-2 0.4 - 2.6 NE NE NE NE
Benzo(ghi)perylene 191-24-2 0.39 NE NE NE NE
@ Benzo (k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 0.76 NE NE NE NE
Carbazole 86-74-8 0.4 - 0.6 NE NE 200 (mouse/I.P.) NE
Chrysene 218-01-9 0.5 - 1.3 0.2* NE NE NE
o-Cresol 95-48-7 2076 0.16 - 0.25 5 5 168 (mouse/I.P.) NE
m-Cresol 108-39-4 2076 0.45 5 5 344 (mouse/oral) 179 (mouse/Inh)
p-Cresol 106-44-5 2076 0.27 - 0.50 5 5 25 (mouse/I.P.) NE
@ Dibenz (a,h) Anthracene 53-70-3 0.14 NE NE NE NE
@ Dibenzofuran 132-64-9 1.1 NE NE NE NE
100
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 0.0017 - 0.02 100 3500 (rat/oral) NE
STEL -125
Fluoranthene 206-44-0 1.4 - 3.5 NE NE 100 (mouse/I.V.) NE
Fluorene 86-73-7 0.64 - 1.7 NE NE 2000 (mouse/I.P.) NE
High Boiling Tar Acids 0.83 NE NE NE NE
Indene 95-13-6 0.35 - 0.90 NE 10 NE NE
@ Indeno (1,2,3-cd)pyrene 193-39-5 0.43 NE NE NE NE
NE NE
Medium-Soft Pitch 65996-93-2 63.5 0.2* 0.2*
a-Methylnaphthalene 90-12-0 0.31 - 0.65 NE NE 1840 (rat/oral) NE
B-Methylnaphthalene 91-57-6 0.61 - 1.5 NE NE 1630 (rat/oral) NE
Naphtha 8030-30-6 2553 0.97 100 NE NE NE
10
@ Naphthalene 91-20-3 1334 3.0 ?11 10 150 (mouse/I.P.) NE
STEL -15
@ Phenanthrene 85-01-8 2.6 - 5.1 0.2* NE 700 (mouse/I.P.) NE
Phenol 108-95-2 1671 0.45 - 0.76 5 5 180 (mouse/I.P.) 177 (mouse/Inh)
Pyrene 129-00-0 1.3 - 2.5 0.2* NE 514 (mouse/I.P.) 170 (mouse/Inh)
100
20 24 gm/m3
Styrene 100-42-5 0.02 - 0.04 Ceiling - 200 316 (mouse/oral)
STEL - 40 (rat/Inh)
Peak - 600
Tar Bases 2.08 NE NE NE NE
200
5320
Toluene 108-88-3 1294 0.04 - 0.25 Ceiling - 300 50 1126 (mouse/I.P.)
(mouse/Inh)
Peak - 500
2,4,-Xylenol 105-67-9 0.14 NE NE 183 (mouse/I.P.) NE
100
Xylenols 1300-71-67 2261 0.04 - 0.36 100 NE NE
STEL - 150
Trace Elements and Compounds: Trace elements and compounds include o-xylene, m-xylene, and p-xylene in varying concentrations less than 0.1
percent by weight, and arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, cyanide, lead, nickel, and zinc in varying concentrations typically less than 0.01 percent
by weight.
* As Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) ?expressed as milligrams per cubic meter.
COAL TAR
ISG Burns Harbor, Inc.
Contains: Coal Tar (8007-45-2)
Proper Shipping Name (PSN): Environmentally Hazardous Substances
Liquid, N.O.S (Naphthalene)
9,UN3082, PG111, RQ,
Marine Pollutant
CAUTION
Hazards:
Combustible material and may be ignited by sparks or flame. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flashback.
Containers may explode in heat of fire. Vapor explosion hazard in containers and confined areas.
Excessive exposure to vapors may produce headache and nausea.
Excessive long-term exposure to some components of coal tar and its vapors have been associated with an increased risk of
developing cancer of the lungs, kidneys and bladder, blood disorders, increased risk of leukemia and damage to the central
nervous system.
Liquid or vapors may cause irritation of the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
May produce an allergic skin reaction in the presence of ultraviolet light.
Recommended Handling Procedures:
Keep away all sources of ignition.
Avoid inhalation of vapor. Mechanical ventilation and/or personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, protective
clothing, gloves, and NIOSH-approved respiratory protection) may be necessary during handling.
Avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact.
Do not smoke or consume food or beverages in the workplace.
Protective impervious gloves and /or clothing recommended when prolonged skin contact is unavoidable.
Handle material to prevent spills.
Wash hands and exposed areas of the skin before eating, drinking, or smoking and after handling.
Follow established safe job procedures (i.e., isolating, purging, ventilating, atmosphere testing, etc.) prior to entry or before
welding or burning on or near tanks, storage vessels, piping, transport containers, etc.
Emergency Action:
Stop leak if you can without risk of injury.
Use water spray to reduce vapors.
Isolate area and deny any unnecessary entry.
Isolate for ?mile if tank car or truck is involved in fire.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to fight fires and clean up large spills.
Cool containers that are exposed to flames with water until well after fire is out.
Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of tank due to fire.
Small spills ?Take up with sand or other noncombustible absorbent material and place in sealed containers.
Large spills ?Dike far ahead of spill for later reclaim or disposal.
Follow all recommended handling procedures.
FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Wash thoroughly with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash affected area thoroughly with waterless skin cleaner or olive
oil, then soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove from excessive exposure levels. Seek medical attention. Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.
Ingestion: Call Poison Control Center immediately. If conscious, dilute by administering one glass of water. Seek medical
attention promptly. Do not induce vomiting.
August 26, 2003
For more detailed health and safety information, read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product.
ISG Burns Harbor, Inc. 250 West US Highway 12, Burns Harbor, IN 46304-9529
Emergency Phone Numbers: ISG Burns Harbor Dispatcher (219) 787-3444 CHEMTREC (Day or Night) 1-800-424-9300
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