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Material Safety Data Sheet
Sodium phenate
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Sodium phenate
Catalog Numbers:
LC24770
Synonyms:
sodium phenate, APHA (for nitrogen ammonia)
Company Identification:
LabChem, Inc.
200 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Company Phone Number:
(412) 826-5230
Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
Percent
CAS# Chemical Name:
7732-18-5 Water balance
108-95-2 Phenol 8.3
1310-73-2 Sodium hydroxide 3.2
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless
Warning! May cause severe eye and skin irritation with possible burns. May cause severe
respiratory and digestive tract irritation with possible burns.
Target Organs: none known.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause alkali burns, conjunctivial edema, corneal destruction, opacification, blurred vision, possible permanent
damage.
Skin:
May be absorbed through skin causing scarring and erosion, gangrene may occur at contact site, causes severe burns.
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Sodium phenate
Ingestion:
May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. Latent carcinoma is
thought to result from tissue destruction and scar tissue formation.
Inhalation:
Inhalation may cause severe irritation to mucous membranes, respiratory tract, central nervous system depression.
Chronic:
May cause dermatitis and conjunctivitis. Sodium hydroxide-- bronchial irritation or pneumonia, gastrointestinal
disturbance, conjunctivitis, dermatitis can occur. Phenol-- prolonged inhalation may cause general weakness, liver
and kidney damage. Prolonged ingestion causes diarrhea, dark urine, burning of the mouth,and gastrointestinal tract.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids until no evidence
of chemical remains. Get medical aid at once. Cover burns with loose sterile non-medicated bandages.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover burns with a dry sterile bandage
(secure, not tight).
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid at once. Medical personnel may do esophagoscopy, irrigate injured area
with 1% acetic acid to neutralize alkali. Do not use gastric lavage or emesis if tissue corrosion has occurred. If victim
is conscious, give 2-4 glasses of water to dilute alkali.
Inhalation:
Give artificial respiration if necessary. Get medical aid. Keep victim warm, at rest. Move victim to fresh air.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
Negligible fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Move container if possible, avoid breathing
vapors or dust.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:
No information found.
Flash Point:
No information found.
NFPA Rating:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not published.
CAS # 108-95-2 health-4; flammability-2; reactivity-0
CAS# 1310-73-2: Not published.
Explosion Limits:
Lower: Upper:
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Sodium phenate
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spills with absorbent (vermiculite, sand, fuller's earth) and place in plastic bags for later disposal. Keep out of
sewers/drains. Material may be neutralized to pH 7 with citric acid or other suitable neutralizing agent.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Storage:
Store capped at room temperature. Store away from incompatible substances especially where flammable or
poisonous gases may accumulate in storage.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Provide local exhaust or general dilution ventilation.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name: ACGIH NIOSH OSHA
None of the components None of the components
None of the components
Water
are on this list. are on this list.
are on this list.
5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3 5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3
5 ppm TWA;skin -
Phenol
TWA TWA; prevent or reduce
potential for cutaneous
skin absorption;
absorption
None of the components 2 mg/m3 TWA;
None of the components
Sodium hydroxide
are on this list.
are on this list.
OSHA Vacated PELs
Phenol: 5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3 TWA
Phenol: 5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. An eye wash fountain should be available in the immediate
work area. Wear splash-proof safety goggles.
Skin:
Wear alkali resistant gloves.
Clothing:
Wear alkali resistant protective clothing.
Respirators:
Not required for normal use. Firefighting-- any self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
pressure-demand mode.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Sodium phenate
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: odorless
pH: alkaline
Vapor Pressure: No information found.
Vapor Density: No information found.
Evaporation Rate: No information found.
Viscosity: No information found.
Boiling Point: No information found.
Freezing/Melting Point: No information found.
Decomposition Temperature: No information found.
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: No information found.
Molecular Formula: No information found.
Molecular Weight No information found.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials
None reported.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000.
CAS# 108-95-2: SJ3325000.
CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000.
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Sodium phenate
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 108-95-2:
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 =177 mg/m3
Inhalation, rat: LC50 =316 mg/m3
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 270 mg/kg
Oral, rat: LD50 = 317 mg/kg
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 850 mg/kg
Skin, rat: LD50 = 669 mg/kg.
CAS# 1310-73-2:
No information found.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 108-95-2
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
California: Not listed.
NIOSH: Not listed.
NTP: Not listed.
OSHA: Not listed.
IARC: Group 3
CAS# 1310-73-2: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
Sodium hydroxide-- an irritant and corrosive to eye, skin, and mucous membranes.
Teratogenicity:
Reproductive:
Mutagenicity
Neurotoxicity
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information found.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ)
CAS# 108-95-2: final RQ = 1000 pounds (454 kg)
CAS# 1310-73-2: final RQ = 1000 pounds (454 kg)
CERCLA/SARA Section 313
This material contains Phenol (CAS# 108-95-2, 8.3%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313
of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
OSHA - Highly Hazardous
None of the components are on this list.
US State
State Right to Know
Phenol can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania,
Minnesota, Massachusetts.
Sodium hydroxide can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Regulations
European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: June 25, 1998
Revision Date: September 13, 2004
Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty, express or implied, is made and LabChem
Inc. assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user must determine suitability of this information for his application.
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