Material Safety Data Sheet
CREOSOTE/COAL TAR SOLUTION
and
CREOSOTE OIL
Version: 1 Date Issued: 03/24/05 MSDS No. US 614838
SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY: KMG- Bernuth, Inc.
10611 Harwin, Suite 402
Houston, Texas 77036
PHONE NUMBER: 713-988-9252
EMERGENCY PHONE: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
NAME USED ON LABEL: Creosote/Coal Tar Solution Creosote Oil
PRODUCT USE: Wood Preservative
U. S. EPA REG. NO. 61483-8 61483-9
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
IDENTITY CAS NUMBER TYPICAL % OTHER INFORMATION
Coal Tar Creosote (AWPA P2) 8001-58-9 98.0 % Complex mixture of aromatic
and heterocyclic
hydrocarbons
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above appear in Section 8. These materials may be listed
for local 鈥淩ight-To-Know鈥? compliance and for other reasons.
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Creosote is a brown to black oily liquid with a penetrating smoky odor.
Vapor causes moderate to severe irritation of eyes, nose, throat and respiratory tract. Liquid can cause
burning and itching with reddening of the skin, which is accentuated by sunlight.
HEALTH HAZARDS:
EYES: Overexposure to product vapors can result in irritation. Eye contact with product may cause
moderate irritation, which in the absence of recommended first aid can result in effects from minor burns
to severe corneal injury, including keratitis, conjunctivitis and corneal abrasion.
SKIN: Contact with skin can result in irritation, which if not washed off or when accentuated by sunlight,
can result in minor burns.
INHALATION: Overexposure to vapor may result in irritation to respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure
can result in acute toxic effects such as dizziness, respiratory difficulty, convulsions and possible
cardiovascular collapse.
INGESTION: Irritation of the gastrointestinal tract followed by nausea and vomiting, abdominal
discomfort, rapid pulse, etc. Cardiovascular collapse may occur.
DELAYED EFFECTS: Prolonged and repeated skin exposure over many years in the absence of
recommended hygiene practices may lead to changes in skin pigmentation, benign skin growths and may
in some case, result in skin cancer. Additionally, inhalation may present a lung cancer hazard.
Creosote is listed as and NTB carcinogen, an IRC probable carcinogen and is not on the OSHA list.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CREOSOTE/COAL TAR SOLUTION
Version: 1 Date Issued: 03/24/05 MSDS No. US 614838
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water
if able to swallow. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a
poison control center or doctor.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
NOTE TO PHYSCIAN: Contains petroleum distillate 鈥? vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. Cardiorespiratory
equipment should be available.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURERS
FLASH POINT: > 93潞 C (> 200潞 F) Closed Cup
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 336潞 C (637潞 F)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (STP): Not Determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water/fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemicals, sand or steam.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece and full protective
clothing should be worn when fumes and/or smoke are present.
HMIS RATING: Health 2 Fire 1 Reactivity 1
NFPA RATING: Health 2 Fire 1 Reactivity 1
SPECIAL HAZARDS: Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards 鈥? Water/fog is recommended for control of
unconfined oil fires. Water may cause frothing or eruption in closed tank
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.
Avoid breathing vapors and contact with skin and eyes. Avoid sources of ignition (sparks or open flame). Contain
the spill or leak with solids, such as sand, earth, etc. Contaminated materials must be handled and managed as
RCRA Hazardous Waste and treated before disposal in approved facilities. Do not allow product to enter into
sewers or waterways.
The CERCLA RQ is 1 pound.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: Always wear recommended personal protective equipment. Wear clothing closed at the
neck, long sleeves and non-porous type gloves such as neoprene, butyl rubber, nitrile, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or
polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Store in closed containers. Keep away from children and food. Avoid
exposure to sources of extreme heat (fire). Closed containers may explode when exposed to extreme heat (fire).
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
VENTILATION: Use in areas of adequate natural ventilation or provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering
controls to keep the airborne concentration of vapors below their respective threshold limit value.
EYE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses, goggles and/or face shield.
BODY PROTECTION: Avoid skin contact whenever possible. For outdoor work, use a waterproof sunscreen
(SPF 25 or greater). Reapply every 90 minutes while in direct sun. For exposed skin, use protective creams (for
example: MSA鈥檚 Fend AE-2, Kerodex 51, Jergens SBS-46). Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved
shirt and long pants, non-porous gloves such as neoprene, butyl rubber, nitrile, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and chemical resistant footwear plus socks. Do not take contaminated work clothing
home. It is recommended that a complete soap and water shower and/or steam bath be taken at the end of each
work day.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use MSHA-NIOSH approved respirator for organic vapors, dusts and mists
as necessary to control exposures above the recommended exposure levels.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eyewash station and safety shower in work area.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
EXPOSURE LIMIT (PPM;MG/M3)
HAZARADOUS INGREDIENTS CAS NUMBER WT %
Creosote 8001-58-9 100 OSHA-TWA 0.2*
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 14.13 OSHA-TWA 0.2*
Flouranthene 206-44-0 7.41 None
Pyrene 129-00-0 5.14 OSHA-TWA 0.2*
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 6.00 None
Fluorene 86-73-7 4.39 None
Naphthalene 91-20-3 16.11 OSHA-TWA 10 50
Dibenzofuran 132-64-9 3.13 None
Anthracene 120-12-7 3.76 OSHA-TWA 0.2*
Benzo (a) anthracene 56-55-3 1.40 None
Chrysene 218-01-9 1.22 OSHA-TWA 0.2*
Biphenyl 95-52-4 1.03 OSHA-TWA 0.2 1
Indeno (1,2,3-c,d) pyrene 193-39-5 0.12 None
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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTOLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION - CONTINUED
Quinoline 91-22-5 0.90 None
Benzo (a) pyrene 50-32-8 0.39 OSHA-TWA 0.2*
Benzene 71-43-2 0.13 OSHA-TWA 1 3***
OSHA-STEL 5 15
Benzo (g, h, i) perylene 191-24-2 0.17 None
m- & p-Xylene mixture 108-38-3 & 106-42-3 0.13 OSHA-TWA 100 435
Styrene 100-42-5 0.06 OSHA-TWA 100
OSHA-STEL 200
Dibenzo (a,h) anthracene 53-70-3 0.04 None
Phenol 108-95-2 0.06 OSHA-TWA 5 19**
Toluene 108-88-3 0.15 OSHA-TWA 100
OSHA-STEL 150
Benzofuran (Coumarone) 271-89-6 0.19 None
Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 0.04 OSHA-TWA 100 435
o-Xylene 95-47-6 0.04 OSHA-TWA 100 435
Indene 95-13-6 1.02 None
2-Methylnaphthalene 91-57-6 4.84 None
1-Methylnaphthalene 90-12-0 1.80 None
Indene 95-13-6 1.02 None
Benzo (b) fluoranthene 205-99-2 0.42 None
Benzo (j) fluoranthene 205-82-3 0.30 None
Benzo (k) fluoranthene 207-08-9 0.28 None
EXPOSURE LIMIT (PRODUCT):
* For coal tar pitch volatiles, OSHA-PEL is 0.2 mg/m 3 averaged over an 8 hour work shift, benzene soluble
fraction of total particulate including dust, fumes and mists.
** Skin
*** OSHA: Action Level 鈥? 0.5 ppm 8 hour TWA
# Suspected Human Carcinogen
NOTE: Percentages by weight are the maximum levels of constituents.
----------SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS----------
(SEE ABOVE FOR CAS NUMBERS AND PERCENTAGES)
Creosote Chrysene
Benzene Dibenzofuran
Tolune Benzo (a) pyrene
Ethylbenzene Indol (1,2,3-c,d) pyrene
Styrene Dibenzo (a, h) anthracene
Phenol Benzo (g,h,i) perylene
Anthracene Benzo (b) fluoranthene
Fluoranthene Benzo (j) fluoranthene
Napthalene Benzo (k) fluoranthene
Quinoline Phenanthrene
Benzo (a) anthracene m-, p- & o-Xylene
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Dark brown to black oily liquid
PHYSICAL STATE: Viscous liquid
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Mixture of organic compounds
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 130 - 210
ODOR: Penetrating smoky odor
BOILING POINT: 194 鈥? 400潞 C (381 - 752潞 F)
MELTING POINT: Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE: 80 mm Hg @ 100潞 C; 225 mm Hg @ 125潞 C; 370 mm Hg @ 150潞 C
VAPOR DENSITY: >1.0 (air = 1.0)
EVAPORATION RATE: < 1.0 (Butyl acetate = 1.0)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.03 鈥? 1.18 (Avg. = 1.09)
BULK DENSITY: 8.60 鈥? 9.85 (Avg. = 9.1 lbs/gal)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
pH VALUE: Not determined
% VOLATILES: 475 g/l (3.96 lbs/gal)
FLASH POINT: > 93潞 C (> 200潞 F) Both closed cup and open cup
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Overheating will result in some degradation with oxides of
carbon and hydrocarbon emissions. Avoid loading or unloading near open flame.
Incompatibility: Mixing of chlorosulfonic acid and creosote oil in a closed container can cause an increase
in temperature and pressure (NFPA 491M, 1991)
Hazardous polymerization: Material is not known to polymerize.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Material does not decompose under normal conditions of
use. When heated to extreme temperatures, creosote emits acrid smoke.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE ) EFFECTS: Oral LD 50: 725 mg/kg (rat)
433 mg/kg (mouse)
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS: Several studies in mice have shown the formation
of both local (skin) and distant (lung) tumor formation after dermal exposure to creosote. [Poel & Kammer, 1957,
Roe et al, 1958]
OTHER DATA: Creosote has cause mutations in S. typhimurium strains TA98, TA100, TA1537, TA1538 and
mouse lymphoma cell L5178y, [Fed Reg. 1978; Bos et al 1983]. Death from large doses of creosote appears due
primarily to cardiovascular collapse. Fatalities have occurred 14-26 hours after the ingestion of creosote (about 7g
for adults; about 1 鈥? 2g for children). [Clayton & Clayton, 3rd ed., 1981]
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY ASSESSMENT: Maybe toxic to aquatic wildlife.
OTHER ECOLOGY INFORMATION: All data for a 60:40 mixture of creosote and coal tar.
Carassius auratus (goldfish): TL50 = 3.51 ppm/24 hours
Lepomis macrochirus (bluegill): TL50 = 4.42 ppm/24 hours
Salnio gairdner (rainbow trout): TL50 = 3.72 ppm/24 hours
Colinus virginianus (bobwhite quail): LD50 = 1,260 ppm/8 days
Anas platyrhynchos (mallard duck): LD50 = 10,388 ppm/8 days
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA DISPOSAL: Unused creosote product or product wastes are classified as an RCRA hazardous waste.
The RCRA ID number is: U051
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Other waste code designations for creosote containing wastes
appear in the December 6, 1990 Federal Register as F034; Wastewater鈥檚. process residuals, preservative drippage,
and spent formulations from wood preserving processes generate at plants that use creosote formulations. This
listing does not include K001 bottom sediment sludge from the treatment of wastewater from wood preserving
processes that use creosote and/or pentachlorophenol. Please consult with the appropriate state regulatory
authorities to determine when the F034 designation is effective in the given state.
Creosote containing waste may also be characteristic hazardous wastes, even if not meeting the U051, K001 or
F034 waste code designation.
The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as mixing
with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA classification
and the proper disposal method.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U. S. DOT HAZARD CLASS: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Creosote). 9
U. S. DOT ID NUMBER: UN 3082
U. S. DOT SHIPPING NAME: RQ, Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (Creosote), 9,
UN 3082, III
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES EPA: EPA Reg. No. 61483-8
EPA Signal Word 鈥? CAUTION
OTHER:
SARA 311 Hazards Classification: Immediate, Delayed, Fire
SARA 313 Inventory Ingredients: See Section 8 for list of chemicals, CAS numbers and %
concentration by weight.
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION - CONTINUED
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: SARA/CERCLA: Creosote - 1 Lb
DOT: Creosote - 1 Lb
Benzo (b) fluoranthene 鈥? 1 Lb
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification
to the National Response Center [(800) 424-8802], State Emergency Response Commission and to your
Local Emergency Planning Committee.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE: Listed as hazardous waste
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Listed on TSCA Inventory. Source of unknown or variable
composition.
TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY: Listed on TRI Inventory
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 鈥? Contains chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or
reproductive toxicity.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION: For some applications, creosote is also regulated
as a 鈥淩estricted Use鈥? pesticide under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA): Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A, very toxic material.
FOREIGN INVENTORY STATUS: Listed on the EINECS Inventory 鈥? ID# 2322875
Listed on Canadian Inventory Domestic Substance List (DSL)
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
REFERENCES:
1. ACGIH (1995): 鈥?1995-1996 Threshold Limit Values....鈥?
2. USDOL/OSHA General Industry 29 CFR 1910.1000 Coal Tar Pitch Volatile (CTPV) Permissible Exposure Limit
3. USEPA 40 CFR Parts 112; 261; 268; 300
4. USDOT 49 CFR Part 172
5. USEPA(1986) 鈥淓valuation of the Potential Carcinogenicity of Creosote (8001-58-9)鈥?, Prepared by the Carcinogen
Assessment Group, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Washington, DC for the Office of
Emergency
and Remedial Response and the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Washington, DC
6. National Fire Prevention Association (1991): 鈥淔ire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials鈥?, 10th ed.
NFPA:Quincy, MA, pg 325M-29, 491M.
7 USEPA (1980) 鈥淗ealth and Environmental Effects of Creosote鈥?, EPA # 53, pg 53-12
8. Clayton & Clayton, eds (1981): 鈥淧atty鈥檚 Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology, Volume 2A, 2B, 2C Toxicology鈥?, 3rd ed.
John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY
9. NIOSH (1977): 鈥淐riteria for a recommended standard...Occupational Exposure to Coal Tar Products鈥?,
USDHEW/NIOSH Publication # 78-107
10. Poel, W.E. and Kammer, A.G. (1957): 鈥淓xperimental carcinogenicity of coal-tar fractions: The carcinogenicity of
creosote oils鈥? J NATL CANCER INST 18(1):41-55
11. Roe, F.J.C., Bosch, D., Boutwell, R.K. (1958): The carcinogenicity of creosote oil: The induction of lung tumors in
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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION - CONTINUED
12. Bos, R.P., Hulshof, C.T.J., Theuws, J.L.G., Hendershon, P.Th. (1983): 鈥淢utagenicity of creosote in the
Salmonella/microsome assay鈥? MUT RES 119:21-25
13. FEDERAL REGISTER (1978), Vol 43 #200; October 18th, page 48199
14. IARC (1987): Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man鈥?, World Health
Organization (WHO): Geneva p S7 177
15. NTP (1994): 鈥淣ational Toxicology Program鈥檚 7th Annual Report on Carcinogens 1994 - Summary鈥?
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