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OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PHENOL , LIQUEFIED
Chemical Name:
PHENOL SOLUTION 5%
Trade Name:
144-943, SPECIAL
OFI Part No.
Carbolic acid; Phenic acid; Phenylic Acid; Hydroxybenzene; Monohydroxybenzene.
Chemical Family:
C6H5OH:H2O
Formula:
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer:
1006 West 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018 U.S.A.
(713) 880-9885
In Case of Emergency Spills,
In the USA, call INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053 day or night
Leaks, Fire, Exposure or
Outside the USA, call collect, (352) 323-3500
Accident:
SECTION II - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: POISON! DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. RAPIDLY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE
BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, LIVER
AND KIDNEYS. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
Inhalation: Breathing Vapor, Dust or Mist Results in Digestive Disturbances (Vomiting, Difficulty in
Swallowing, Diarrhea, Loss of Appetite). Will Irritate, Possibly Burn Respiratory Tract. Other
Symptoms Listed Under Ingestion May Also Occur.
Ingestion: POISON! Symptoms may Include Burning Pain in Mouth and Throat, Abdominal Pain, Nausea,
Vomiting, Headache, Dizziness, Muscular Weakness, Central Nervous System Effects, Increase
in Heart Rate, Irregular Breathing, Coma, and Possibly Death. Acute Exposure is Also
Associated with Kidney and Liver Damage. Ingestion of 1 gram has been Lethal to Humans.
Skin: CORROSIVE! Rapidly Absorbed Through the Skin with Systemic Poisoning Effects to Follow.
Discoloration and Severe Burns may Occur, but may be Disguised by a Loss in Pain Sensation.
Eye Contact: CORROSIVE! Eye Burns with Redness, Pain, and Blurred Vision may Occur. May Cause
Severe Damage and Blindness.
Repeated Exposure may Cause Symptoms Described for Acute Poisoning as well as Eye and
Chronic Exposure:
Skin Discoloration.
Persons with Pre-Existing Skin, Eye or Central Nervous System Disoreders, or Impaired Liver,
Aggravated by Exposure:
Kidney or Pulmonary Function may be more Susceptible to the Effects of this Substance.
SECTION III - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS # CHEMICAL NAME
Phenol 5.0%
108-95-2
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to Fresh Air. If not Breathing, Give Artificial Respiration. If Breathing is Difficult, Give
Oxygen. Get Medical Attention Immediately.
Ingestion: If Swallowed, Immediately Administer Castor Oil or Other Vegetable Oil. Never give Anything by
Mouth to an Unconscious Person. Be Ready to Induce Vomiting at the Advice of Physician or
Poison Control Center. Castor Oil (or Vegetable Oil) Dosage Should be Between 15 and 30 cc.
Get Medical Attention Immediately.
Skin: In Case of Contact, Immediately Flush Skin with Plenty of Water while Removing Contaminated
Clothing and Shoes. As soon as Possible, Repeatedly Apply Polyethylene Glycol to Affected
Area. Destroy Contaminated Clothing and Shoes. It is Very Important to Avoid Rubbing or
Wiping Affected Parts which would Aggravate Irritation and Cause Product Dispersion. Continue
Treatment Until the Burned Area Changes Color from White to Pink. Expect that this can take a
long period of time (20 minutes or more). The polyethylene glycol application should be done
during transportation to the hospital. If polyethylene glycol is not available, flush with water for at
least 30 minutes prior to going to hospital. Get medical attention immediately.
Eyes:
Immediately Flush Eyes with Plenty of Water for at Least 15 Minutes, Lifting Lower and Upper
Eyelids Occasionally. Get Medical Attention Immediately.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire: Flash Point: 174掳F (79掳C) CC. Auto Ignition Temperature: 1319掳F (715掳C). Flammable Limits in
Air % by Volume: lel -1.3, uel- 8.6. Combustible. Contact with Strong Oxidizers may Cause Fire.
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Explosion: Above Flash Point, Vapor-Air Mixtures are Explosive within Flammable Limits Noted Above.
Sealed Containers may Rupture when Heated.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical, Alcohol Foam or Carbon Dioxide. Water Spray may be Used to Keep Fire
Exposed Containers Cool.
Special Information: In the Event of Fire, Wear Full Protective Clothing and NIOSH-Approved Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus with Full Facepiece Operated in the Pressure Demand or Other Positive
Pressure Mode. Structural Firefighter鈥檚 Protective Clothing is Ineffective for Fires Involving this
Material. Stay Away from Sealed Containers.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area of Leak or Spill. Remove all Sources of Ignition. Wear Appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment as Specified in Section 8. Isolate Hazard Area. Keep Unnecessary and
Unprotected Personnel from Entering. Contain and Recover Liquid when Possible. Use Non-
Sparking Tools and Equipment. Neutralize with Soda Ash or Lime and Absorb with an Inert
Material (e.g., Vermiculite, Dry Sand, Earth), and Place in a Chemical Waste Container. Do Not
Use Combustible Materials, such as Saw Dust. Do Not Flush to Sewer! US Regulations
(CERCLA) Require Reporting Spills and Releases to Soil, Water and Air in Excess of Reportable
Quantities.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a Tightly Closed Container. Store in a Cool, Dry, Ventilated Area Away from Sources of
Heat or Ignition. Protect Against Physical Damage. Store separately from reactive or
combustible materials, and out of direct sunlight. All phenol workers should be properly trained
on its hazards and the proper protective measures required. This training should also include
emergency actions. All phenol operations should be enclosed to eliminate any potential exposure
routes. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product
residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Airborne Exposure Limits: OSHA-Permissible Exposure Protection (PEL): 5 ppm (TWA)(skin)
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value(TLV): 5 ppm (TWA)(skin)
Ventilation System: A System of Local and/or General Exhaust is Recommended to Keep Employee Exposures
Below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local Exhaust Ventilation is Generally Preferred Because
it can Control the Emissions of the Contaminant at its Source, Preventing Dispersion of it into
the General Work Area.
Personal Respirators: If the exposure limit is exceeded, a full facepiece respirator with organic vapor cartridge and
(NIOSH APPROVED) dust/mist filter may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For
emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear Impervious Protective Clothing, Including Boots, Gloves, Lab Coat, Apron or Coveralls, as
Appropriate, to Prevent Skin Contact. Butyl Rubber and Neoprene are Suitable Materials.
Use Chemical Safety Glasses. Use Full Face Shield where Splashing is Possible. Maintain Eye
Eye Protection:
Wash Fountain and Quick-Drench Facilities in Work Area.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance / Odor: Colorless to Light Pink Liquid / Sharp, Medicinal, Sweet, Tarry Odor
Solubility: 1g/15ml of Water; Very Soluble in Alcohol
Specific Gravity: 1.06 @ 20掳C
pH: No Information Found
% Volatiles by Vol.: 100
Melting Point: No Information Found
Boiling Point: 360掳F(182掳C)
Vapor Density (Air=1): 3.2
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): 0.4@68掳F(20掳C)
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Reactivity: Stable Under Ordinary Conditions of Use and Storage. Heat will Contribute to Instability.
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide may Form when Heated to Decomposition. Toxic Gases
and Vapors may be Released if Involved in a Fire.
Incompatibilities: Oxidizers, Aluminum Chloride and Nitrobenzene, Calcium Hypochlorite, Butadiene, Halogens,
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Formaldehyde, Mineral Oxidizing Acids, Isocyanates, Sodium Nitrite and Many Other Materials.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Carcinogenic References: IARC Category-3, NTP Carcinogen - Known: No
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
When released into the soil, this material is expected to readily biodegrade. When released into
Environmental Fate:
the soil, this material is not expected to leach into groundwater. When released into the soil, this
material may evaporate to a moderate extent. When released into the soil, this material is
expected to have a half-life between 1 and 10 days. When released into water, this material is
expected to readily biodegrade. When released into water, this material is not expected to
evaporate significantly. When released into water, this material is expected to have a half-life
between 10 and 30 days. This material has an estimated bioconcentration factor (BCF) of less
than 100. This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate. When released into the
air, this material is expected to be readily degraded by reaction with photochemically produced
hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air, this material may be moderately degraded by
photolysis. When released into the air, this material is expected to have a half-life of less than 1
day.
This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are
Environmental Toxicity: between 10 and 100 mg/l.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and
sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility.
Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of
container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name: PHENOL SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 6.1
Identification No.: UN 2821, Packing Group II
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
Chemical Inventory Status 鈥?
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Part 1:
Phenol (108-95-2) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chemical Inventory Status 鈥? Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Part 2:
Phenol (108-95-2) Yes Yes No Yes
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Federal, State & International Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
Regulations 鈥? Part 1: ----------------------------------- --- ----- ---- --------------
Phenol (108-95-2) 1000 500* Yes No
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Federal, State & International Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Regulations 鈥? Part 2:
Phenol (108-95-2) 1000 U188 No
Chemical Weapons No
Convention: No
No
TSCA 12 (b):
Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No Reactivity: No
CDTA:
Mixture / Liquid)
SARA 311/312:
2X
Australian Hazchem Code: S6
Poison Schedule:
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: HEALTH-3, FLAMMABILITY-2, REACTIVITY-1
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable and reflects our best
professional judgment. Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein and assume no responsibility regarding the
suitability of this information for the user鈥檚 intended purpose or for the consequence of its use.
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Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for his/her
particular purpose(s).
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