Material Safety Data Sheet
MATERIAL KOPPERS MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: 1 800 553-5631
SAFETY OUTSIDE U.S.A.: 412 227-2001
DATA GENERAL INFORMATION: 412 227-2424
SHEET
KOPPERS INDUSTRIES, INC.
436 SEVENTH AVENUE CHEMTREC ASSISTANCE 1 800 424-9300
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15219-1800 CANUTEC: 1 613 996-6666
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Coal Tar Creosote (Pressure Applications)
SYNONYM: P1/P13
PRODUCT USE: Wood preservative
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Coal tar distillate
FORMULA: Complex mixture of aromatic and heterocyclic hydrocarbons
CAS NUMBER: 8001-58-9
NFPA 704M/HMIS RATING: 2/2 HEALTH 1/1 FLAMMABILITY 1/1 REACTIVITY
0 = Least 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High 4 = Extreme
CANADIAN PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A, Very Toxic
Material
SECTION II - HEALTH/SAFETY ALERT
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE (as defined by OSHA recommended standards)
MAY CAUSE CANCER
WARNING
MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED
HARMFUL TO THE SKIN OR IF INHALED
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
OBSERVE GOOD HYGIENE AND SAFETY PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNTIL MSDS & PRODUCT LABEL HAVE BEEN READ/UNDERSTOOD.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.
SECTION III - HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
EYE: Direct contact with liquid or vapor may cause moderate irritation.
SKIN: Contact with skin can result in severe irritation which when accentuated
by sunlight may result in phototoxic skin reaction. This material or similar
materials when administered throughout the major portion of their lifetime has
caused cancer in laboratory animals. Contact with heated material may cause
thermal burns.
INHALATION: Acute overexposure to vapor may result in respiratory tract
irritation. Repeated and/or prolonged contact to high concentrations of vapor
may result in respiratory difficulties, central nervous system (CNS) effects
characterized by headache, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, incoordination,
circulatory collapse, coma and possible death.
INGESTION: Ingestion of material may cause gastrointestinal disturbances
including irritation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Systemic effects are
similar to those described under INHALATION.
OTHER: See Section XIII (Comments) for additional information on health
effects.
SECTION IV - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek
medical aid.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Wipe material from skin. Wash
thoroughly with soap and water or waterless hand cleaner. If irritation
persists, seek medical aid.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure. If breathing has stopped or is difficult,
administer artificial respiration or oxygen as indicated. Seek medical aid.
INGESTION: If victim is conscious and alert, give 1-2 glasses of water or milk.
Induce vomiting using ipecac syrup as directed on the label. After vomiting,
the victim may be given a slurry of 100 g of activated charcoal in 8 oz. of
water. Seek medical aid.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Due to the possibility of sensitization of the myocardium
following extreme acute overexposures, cardiorespiratory support should be
available.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION
FLASH POINT & METHOD: >93 C (>200 F)PMCC AUTOIGNITION TEMP: Not Deter
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME/AIR): LOWER: ND UPPER: ND
TDG FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water spray.
Water or foam may cause frothing, if molten.
FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear complete fire service protective equipment,
including full-face NIOSH certified Self-Contained breathing apparatus. Use
water to cool fire-exposed container/structure/protect personnel. Toxic vapors
may be given off in a fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: When heated (fire conditions), vapors/decomposition
products may be released forming flammable/explosive mixtures in air. Closed
containers may explode when exposed to extreme heat(fire).
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: ND
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: ND
SECTION VI - SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES (PRODUCT): Stop leak if no risk involved. Stay upwind.
Solidified spills: Shovel into dry containers and cover. Flush area with water.
Small wet spills: Take up with sand or other noncombustible absorbent material.
Flush area with water. Dike large spills for later disposal. Contain runoff
from fire control and dilution water. This product released into the
environment must be reported to the National Response Center (1 800-424-8802).
When this product is spilled or leaked, the CERCLA reportable quantity is 1
pound.
---------------- DOT REPORTABLE QUANTITIES ----------------
1 pound Creosote
1 pound Benzo(b)fluoranthene
WASTE DISPOSAL: This product is a US EPA defined toxic waste. Dispose of as a
toxic waste in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION VII - RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE
LIMIT/HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
EXPOSURE LIMIT (PRODUCT):
*For coal tar pitch volatiles, OSHA-PEL is 0.2 mg/m3 averaged over an 8
hour work shift, benzene soluble fraction of total particulate including dust,
fumes and mists.
**skin
***OSHA-Action Level - 0.5 ppm 8-hr. TWA
#Suspected Human Carcinogen. Percent by weight are the maximum levels of
constituents.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS NUMBER %BY WT. EXPOSURE LIMIT (PPM;MG/M3)
------------------------------------------------------------
Creosote 8001-58-9 100% OSHA-TWA - 0.2*
Phenanthrene 85-01-8 14.13 OSHA-TWA 0.2*
Fluoranthene 206-44-0 7.41 None
Pyrene 129-00-0 5.14 OSHA-TWA 0.2*
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 6 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
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 108-38-3&106-42-3 mixture 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
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
---------- SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS ----------
(SEE SECTION VII FOR CAS NUMBERS AND PERCENTAGES)
Creosote Chrysene
Benzene Dibenzofuran
Toluene Benzo(a)pyrene
Ethylbenzene Indeno(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
Naphthalene Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Quinoline
Phenanthrene
Benzo(a)anthracene
M,O & P Xylene
SECTION VIII - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
EYE PROTECTION: Industrial safety glasses, minimum. As necessary to comply with
OSHA 1910.133 and work area conditions: use side shields, goggles or face
shield. Chemical goggles; face shield (if splashing is possible).
SKIN PROTECTION: As required, chemical resistant gloves. Depending on working
conditions, i.e., contact potential, wear chemical resistant protective
garments such as head/neck cover, aprons, jackets, coveralls, or long sleeved
shirts and long pants, boots,long pants, chemical resistant overshoes, etc. See
Section XIII - Comments for additional information on skin protection
recommendations.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not required under normal use conditions. If
ventilation does not maintain inhalation exposures below TLV(PEL), use NIOSH
certified air purifying respirators equipped with combination filter/organic
vapor cartridge in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard
1910.134 and manufacture's "Instructions" and "Warnings".
VENTILATION: Provide sufficient general/local exhaust ventilation in
pattern/volume to control inhalation exposures below current exposure limits
and areas below flammable vapor concentrations. Local exhaust is necessary for
use in enclosed or confined spaces. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit Required
Confined Space.
SECTION IX - PERSONAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
HANDLING: Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapors, mists or fumes.
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin or eyes. Observe good personal
hygiene practices and recommended procedures. Application of certain skin
creams (sun screen in conjunction with a general purpose protective cream) -
before working/several times during work may be beneficial.
STORAGE: Keep in a closed, labeled container. Protect from physical damage.
Keep containers closed when material is not in use. Maintain good housekeeping.
OTHER: Not for use or storage in or around the home. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. Do
not use until manufacturer's precautions and product label have been read and
understood. Wash exposed areas promptly and thoroughly after skin contact and
before eating, drinking, using tobacco products or rest rooms.
SECTION X - REACTIVITY DATA
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY: Overheating
INCOMPATIBILITY: none known
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS/DECOMPOSITION/COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: none
SECTION XI - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: >180 C (>355 F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.060 g/ml @ 20C*
MELTING POINT: NA % VOLATILE BY VOL: NA
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.42mm Hg @70f EVAPORATION RATE(ETHER=1): slow
VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): >1 VISCOSITY: 7.4 @ 70f
SOLUBILITY: slight pH: ND
(WATER)
VOC: 475 g/l
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: slightly H2O soluble
APPEARANCE/ODOR: brown to black liquid with creosote or tarry odor
*Specific Gravity + 8.76 lb/gal
SECTION XII - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
--------- PRODUCT PACKAGED IN BARGE ---------
RQ ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CREOSOTE)
CLASS 9 UN3082 PG III
.
PLACARDED: CLASS 9
--------- PRODUCT PACKAGED IN TANK CAR ---------
RQ ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CREOSOTE)
CLASS 9 UN3082 PG III
.
STCC: COAL TAR CREOSOTE, OR DISTILLATE, OR SOLUTION
.
PLACARDED: CLASS 9
--------- PRODUCT PACKAGED IN TANK TRUCK ---------
RQ ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CREOSOTE)
CLASS 9 UN3082 PG III
.
PLACARDED: CLASS 9
--------- PRODUCT PACKAGED IN DRUM (TIGHT HEAD) ---------
RQ ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CREOSOTE)
CLASS 9 UN3082 PG III
MARINE POLLUTANT
PLACARDED: CLASS 9
--------- PRODUCT PACKAGED IN PAIL (REMOVABLE HEAD) ---------
RQ ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(CREOSOTE)
CLASS 9 UN3082 PG III
MARINE POLLUTANT
PLACARDED: CLASS 9
SECTION XIII - COMMENTS
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.
The IARC monographs (Vol. 35) states that there is sufficient evidence
for the carcinogenicity of creosote in experimental animals. The NTP Annual
Report on Carcinogens states that creosote oils are carcinogenic in
experimental animals. Creosote does not appear in the OSHA Subpart Z Table.
Epidemiological studies of workers in the woodtreating industry have
shown no significant health effects due to occupational exposure to creosote.
The application of a commercially available sun-blocking lotion is recommended
to greatly reduce the phototoxicity of coal tar derived materials associated
sun burning. The sun block should be applied prior to the application of a
protective cream and should have a sun protection factor(SPF) greater than 15.
Application of a general purpose protective cream or a cream specifically
formulated for protection coal tar based products from contacting skin before
working/several times during work may be beneficial.
EPA Reg. No. 61468-1.
Coal Tar Creosote (Pressure Applications) is an EPA registered pesticide
regulated by the Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and
failure to follow the label directions is a violation of Federal Law. The label
addresses issues of personal hygiene practices, personal protective equipment
use, the use, care and disposal of protective clothing and material handling
precautions. Please refer to the label for more details.
This product containes benzene. The IARC monographs (vol. 29) states
that there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity in humans and limited
evidence for the carcinogenicity in animals. Benzene is also listed in the NTP
Annual Report on Carcinogens and in the OSHA Subpart Z Table (Specifically
Regulated Substances).
Reviewed and revised May 2001.
No known ingredients which occur at greater than 0.1%, other than those
listed above, are listed as a carcinogen in the IARC Monographs on the
Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans, the NTP Annual
Report on Carcinogens or OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001-1047 subpart Z Toxic and
Hazardous Substances (Specifically Regulated Substances).
SKIN PROTECTION (protective material): Permeation/degradation values of
chemical mixtures cannot be predicted from pure components or chemical classes.
Thus, these materials are normally best estimates based on available pure
component data. A significant difference in chemical breakthrough time has
been reported for generically similar gloves from different manufacturers (AIHA
J., 48, 941-947 1987).
Do not use until manufacturer's precautions have been read/understood.
Wash exposed areas promptly and thoroughly after skin contact from working with
this product and before eating, drinking, using tobacco products or rest rooms.
Prepared By: Safety and Health Department
REVISION DATE: 05/01 CODE NUMBER: IND00003MY0139
SPECIFICATION SHEET NUMBER: TP-1203-10 REPLACES SHEET: IND00003AP0138
SUPPLIER INFORMATION: Same as manufacturer.
NOTICE: While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed
to be accurate as of the date hereof, Koppers Industries makes no
warranty with respect thereto and disclaims all liability from reliance
thereon.
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