Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION WHICH IS WORSENED BY
SUNLIGHT, PIGMENTATION, BENIGN GROWTHS, BURNS & DERMATITIS. EYES:
IRRITATION & CONJUNCTIVITIS. HEATING MATERIAL CAUSES INCREASED RISK
OF DEVELOPING LUNG, SKIN, KI DNEY, BLADDER & OTHER CANCERS. MAY
DAMAGE LIVER OR KIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: IRRITATION, BURNS & PIGMENTATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:FAIR-HAIRED, LIGHT COMPLEXIONED
INDIVIDUALS. LIVER, KIDNEY, SKIN OR RESPIRATORY DISEASE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS,
ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: USE WATERLESS HAND CLEANER. HOT CONTACT- DON'T
REMOVE CONTAMINA TED CLOTHING, FLUSH W/COLD WATER. USE HIGH
PROTECTION SUNSCREEN, SPF 15 OR GREATER & ALLOW TO DRY 5 MINS.
INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:205F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WATER
SPRAY CAN CONTROL UNCONFINED PITCH FIRES BUT MAY CAUSE FROTHING OR
ERUPTION IN CLOSED TANKS.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL FROM AREA.
DON'T RE-ENTER AREA WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING
RESPIRATOR. VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. COLLECT MATERIAL IN SAFE
MANNER FOR DISPOSAL OR REC LAMATION IN SEALED CONTAINERS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED, PROPERLY
LABELED CONTAINER W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT,
CONTACT W/SKIN & BREATHING VAPORS.
Other Precautions:USING COAL TAR: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS IS IMPORTANT.
MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DON'T USE
COAL TAR, PETROLEUM OR SUCH SOLVENTS FOR REMOVAL OF TAR OR OIL FROM
SKIN. SUCH SOLVE NTS MAY CAUSE DEFATTING & DERMATITIS.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CANISTER UNIT
RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR CONFINED SPACES. ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:HEAVY-DUTY FLEXIBLE TYPE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:INDUSTRIAL TYPE WORK CLOTHES, PROTECTIVE
CREAMS BEFORE STARTING WORK & AFTER EACH PERIODIC WASHING
Work Hygienic Practices:PROMPTLY & THOROUGHLY CLEANSE IN CASE OF
ACCIDNETAL CONTAMINATION. WASH HANDS & ARMS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IN ADDITION TO COAL TAR PITCH VOLATILE, IT MIGHT BE HELPFUL TO MONITOR
FOR SOME OF COAL TAR'S CONSTITUENTS WHICH ARE IMPORTANT FROM AN
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVE. A PRE-EMPLYMENT EXAM (INCLUDING
CHEST X-RAY) & ANNUAL CHECK-UPS THEREAFTER SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO
ALL EMPLOYEES.
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175-980F
Vapor Density:>1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK SEMI-SOLID W/AROMATIC HYDROCARBON ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:2-5
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAME, DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PYROLYSIS PRODUCTS OF AROMATIC
HYDROCARBONS
Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP OUT OF WATERWAYS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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