===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:COAL TAR CREOSOTE-PRESSURE/NON-PRESSURE/GEN
NIIN:00-281-2019
MSDS Number: BHTNT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:KOPPERS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Address:436 SEVENTH AVENUE
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15219-1800
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-227-2884/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Emergency Phone Num:800-553-5631
CAGE:IO740
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:INDSPEC CHEMICAL CORP
Address:411 SEVENTH AVE
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15219
Country:US
Phone:800-456-7566
CAGE:75395
Company:KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INC
Address:436 SEVENTH AVE
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15219-1800
Country:US
Phone:412-227-2884
CAGE:IO740
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CREOSOTE (SARA III)
CAS:8001-58-9
RTECS #:GF8615000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:INDENE
CAS:95-13-6
RTECS #:NK8225000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; 9192
Name:NAPHTHALENE (SARA III)
CAS:91-20-3
RTECS #:QJ0525000
Fraction by Wt: <15%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM/15 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
Name:DIPHENYL (BIPHENYL) (SARA III)
CAS:92-52-4
RTECS #:DU8050000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:0.2 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:BENZENE (SARA III)
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
Name:ALKYL NAPHTALENE
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1,700 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MODERATE EYE IRRITATION. SEVERE
SKIN IRRITATION. PHOTOTOXIC REACTION. THERMAL BURNS. RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES. CHRONIC:
RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES, CENTRAL NERV OUS SYSTEM EFFECTS,
CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE, COMA, DEATH. MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC AND OSHA.
CREOSOTE IS LISTED BY IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MODERATE IRRITATION. SKIN: SEVERE
IRRITATION, SKIN REACTION, BURNS. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS,
DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, INCOORDINATION, COMA, DEATH. INGESTION:
IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASE
IN OR A HISTORY OF AILMENTS INVOLVING THE SKIN OR BLOOD-FORMING
ORGANS MAY BE AT A GREATER RISK OF DEVELOPING ADVERSE HEALTH
EFFECTS WHEN EXPOSED TO THIS MATERIAL.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.SEE DOCTOR.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WIPE MATERIAL FROM SKIN.WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER.IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRE SH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION:IF
CONSCIOUS,GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK.INDUCE VOMITING.GIVE
SLURRY OF ACTIVATED CHARCOAL.SEE DOCTOR.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL. WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING, IF MOLTEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR COMPLETE FIRE SERVICE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT,INCLUDING FULL-FACE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS BY FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC VAPORS/DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
BE RELEASED FORMING FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR. CLOSED
CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF NO RISK INVOLVED. STAY UPWIND.
TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
SHOVEL INTO DRY CONTAINER AND COVER. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED BREATHING OF
VAPORS,MISTS/FUMES.AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT WITH
SKIN/EYES.APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROTECTIVE CREAMS (SUN SCREENS FOR
COAL TAR PRODUCTS) BEFORE WORKING/SEV ERAL TIMES DURING WORK MAY BE
BENEFICIAL
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.IF EXPOSURES ARE NOT
BELOW TLV(PEL),USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED UNITS AS PER CURRENT 29 CFR
1910.134 AND MANUFACTURERS' "INSTRUCTIONS" AND
"WARNINGS".COMBINATION FILTER/ORGANIC VAPO R CARTRIDGES OR CANISTER
MAY BE USED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN
PATTERN/VOLUME TO CONTROL INHALATION EXPOSURE < EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:INDUSTRIAL RESISTANCE FLEXIBLE-TYPE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE GARMENTS SUCH AS
HEAD/NECK COVER,APRONS,JACKETS,PANTS,BOOTS,ETC.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES. WASH EXPOSED AREAS PROMPTLY AND THOROUGHLY
AFTER SKIN CONTACT, AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR USING SANITARY
FACILITIES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SENSIT
IZATION OF THE MYOCARDIUM FOLLOWING EXTREME ACUTE EXPOSURE,
CARDIORESPIRATORY SUPPORT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>355F,>179C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 86F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.050 MIN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOW (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:BROWN TO BLACK LIQUID WITH CREOSOTE OR TARRY ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. THIS PRODUCT IS A US EPA DEFINED TOXIC WASTE. DISPOSE
OF AS A TOXIC WASTE.
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
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particular situation.
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