**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 85-01-8 |Phenanthrene | 90.0 | 201-581-5 |
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Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases: 45
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
May cause cancer.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May cause photosensitive skin reactions
in certain individuals.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form
explosive mixtures with air. During a fire, irritating and highly
toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray or dry chemical.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for
disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do
not let this chemical enter the environment.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 85-01-8:
United States OSHA: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (as benzene soluble fraction)
(listed under Coal tar pitches).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as coal tar pitches): 0.2 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: (listed as coal tar pitches): 0.2 mg/m3 VME (vapors
mists, benzene-soluble fraction)
Germany: (listed as coal tar pitches): 0.2 mg/m3 VME (vapors and
mists, benzene-soluble fraction)
Malaysia: (listed as coal tar pitches): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (as benzene
solubles)
Russia: 0.8 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: (listed as coal tar pitches): 0.2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (benzene
soluble fraction)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: brown
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @116c
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 340 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 101 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0630g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C14H10
Molecular Weight: 178.23
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 85-01-8: SF7175000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 85-01-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 700 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1.8
gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Phenanthrene -
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Coal tar pitches).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Coal tar pitches).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
USA RQ: CAS# 85-01-8: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 85-01-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 85-01-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 85-01-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 85-01-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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