=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:PHENOL
NIIN:00-234-2009
MSDS Number: BDLJJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:POLYSCIENCES, INC.
Address:400 VALLEY ROAD
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-343-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
CAGE:DO539
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
Company:POLYSCIENCES, INC.
Address:400 VALLEY RD.
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:DO539

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:PHENOL
CAS:108-95-2
RTECS #:SJ3325000
Fraction by Wt: 100%.
OSHA PEL:S, 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 PPM; 8990
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of
    Overexposure:EYE,SKN:PAIN,BURN,NECROSIS,ITCH.ABSORBED.INHL:DYSPNEA,
    BURNS,EDEMA,RESP FAILURE.INGEST:GI PAIN-SUPPL.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE,SKN:REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHING.FLUSH 15 MIN W/AMPLE
    WATER.INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE O*2 OR ART RESP.INGEST:DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMIT.IF CONSC,GIVE MILK,MILK MAGNESIA,EGG WHITE
    DEMULCENT,OR ACT CARBON S LURRY,CALL PHYSICIAN IMMED ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:174F/79C CC
Lower Limits:1.7
Upper Limits:8.6
Extinguishing Media:WATER, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA PP MODE,FULL BODY PROTECT.COOL EXP
    CONTR W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:YIELDS EXPL/FLAM VAPORS WHEN HEATED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE SPILL. WEAR SCBA PP & FULL BODY
    PROTECT. COLLECT SMALL SPILLS W/ABSORBENT,PLACE IN CLOSABLE
    CONTR.LARGE SPILL, ALLOW TO SOLIDIFY THEN SHOVEL INTO
    CONTAINERS.FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER,THEN COLLE CT WASHINGS TO WASTE
    LAGOON.DO NOT WASHTO SEWER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID EYE, SKN CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE
    VAPORS. AVOID EXCESS HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE CCROV W/MIST FILTER.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES,FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS, EYEWASH FOUNTAIN,SHOWER,FIRE BLANKET
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDATED MSDS RECD
    6MAR87.EFFECTS:VOMIT,DIARR,SWEAT,WEAK,DIZZ,TREMOR,CONVUL,GI
    NECROSIS,SHOCK,CARDIOVASC FAILURE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:358F/181C
Vapor Pres:0.2
Vapor Density:3.24
Spec Gravity:1.06
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.03 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE MASS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,HALOGENS,CA HYPOCHLORITE;PB,MG,ZN,AL METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT ABOVE 120F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES; FLAMMABLE & TOXIC
    PHENOL FUMES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR CHEMICALLY TREAT IAW ALL LAWS &
    REGS.

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