MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION



KOPPERS INC.                        MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: 877-737-9047

436 SEVENTH AVENUE                  MEDICAL EMERGENCIES OUTSIDE U.S.A.: 651-632-9269

PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1800           TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 412-227-2001

naorgmsds@koppers.com               MSDS REQUESTS: 866-852-5239

                                    CHEMTREC ASSISTANCE: 800-424-9300

                                    CANUTEC: 613-996-6666



MSDS NUMBER: 00228320



SUBSTANCE: CREOSOTE SOLUTION (PRESSURE APPLICATIONS)



TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS:

AWPA P2; EPA REG.# 61468-3



CHEMICAL FAMILY: hydrocarbons, coal-tar



PRODUCT USE: wood preservative



REVISION DATE: Jun 14 2007





2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION



NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=2 FIRE=1 REACTIVITY=0



EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

COLOR: brown to black

PHYSICAL FORM: liquid

ODOR: tar odor

SIGNAL WORD: WARNING!

MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: harmful if inhaled, harmful if swallowed, harmful on contact with the

skin, respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, lung cancer, skin cancer

PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Contact with heat may

generate toxic and/or flammable gases.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Do not breathe vapor or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and

clothing. Keep away from all ignition sources. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after

handling. Use only with adequate ventilation. Handle with caution. Observe good hygiene and safety

practices when handling this product. Do not use this product until the MSDS has been read and understood.



POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

INHALATION:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, headache

SKIN CONTACT:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), thermal burns from heated material, skin

discoloration, skin disorders, sensitivity to sunlight, changes in body temperature, nausea, vomiting,

headache, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, bluish skin color, convulsions

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: dermatitis, skin discoloration, skin disorders, sensitivity to sunlight, changes

in body temperature, nausea, vomiting, headache, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, bluish skin color,

lung cancer, skin cancer

EYE CONTACT:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), sensitivity to sunlight, thermal burns from heated

material

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, sensitivity to sunlight

INGESTION:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), changes in body temperature, nausea, vomiting,

difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, dizziness, bluish skin color, convulsions, cardiovascular

collapse

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache, gastrointestinal effects, dizziness,

changes in body temperature, visual disturbances, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, bluish skin color,

cardiovascular collapse





3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



COMPONENT: COAL TAR CREOSOTE

CAS NUMBER: 8001-58-9

PERCENTAGE: 100



COMPONENT: NAPHTHALENE

CAS NUMBER: 91-20-3

PERCENTAGE: 3.07-16.11



COMPONENT: PHENANTHRENE

CAS NUMBER: 85-01-8

PERCENTAGE: 1.16-14.13



COMPONENT: FLUORANTHENE

CAS NUMBER: 206-44-0

PERCENTAGE: 6.75-7.41



COMPONENT: ACENAPHTHENE

CAS NUMBER: 83-32-9

PERCENTAGE: 3.85-6.00

COMPONENT: PYRENE

CAS NUMBER: 129-00-0

PERCENTAGE: 4.70-5.14



COMPONENT: ANTHRACENE

CAS NUMBER: 120-12-7

PERCENTAGE: 2.80-3.76



COMPONENT: DIBENZOFURAN

CAS NUMBER: 132-64-9

PERCENTAGE: 1.79-3.32



COMPONENT: CARBAZOLE

CAS NUMBER: 86-74-8

PERCENTAGE: 1.50-1.68



COMPONENT: 1,2-BENZANTHRACENE

CAS NUMBER: 56-55-3

PERCENTAGE: 1.16-1.40



COMPONENT: 1,2-BENZPHENANTHRENE

CAS NUMBER: 218-01-9

PERCENTAGE: 1.08-1.22



COMPONENT: DIPHENYL

CAS NUMBER: 92-52-4

PERCENTAGE: 0.46-1.03



COMPONENT: BENZO(B)FLUORANTHENE

CAS NUMBER: 205-99-2

PERCENTAGE: 0.51-1.00



COMPONENT: QUINOLINE

CAS NUMBER: 91-22-5

PERCENTAGE: 0.36-0.90



COMPONENT: BENZO(A)PYRENE

CAS NUMBER: 50-32-8

PERCENTAGE: 0.19-0.39



COMPONENT: CRESOL

CAS NUMBER: 1319-77-3

PERCENTAGE: 0.04-0.26



COMPONENT: BENZOFURAN

CAS NUMBER: 271-89-6

PERCENTAGE: 0.02-0.19

COMPONENT: TOLUENE

CAS NUMBER: 108-88-3

PERCENTAGE: 0.01-0.15



COMPONENT: BENZENE

CAS NUMBER: 71-43-2

PERCENTAGE: 0.01-0.13



COMPONENT: P-XYLENE

CAS NUMBER: 106-42-3

PERCENTAGE: 0.01-0.13



COMPONENT: INDENO(1,2,3-CD)PYRENE

CAS NUMBER: 193-39-5

PERCENTAGE: 0.05-0.12



COMPONENT: PHENOL

CAS NUMBER: 108-95-2

PERCENTAGE: 0.01-0.06



COMPONENT: DIBENZ(A,H)ANTHRACENE

CAS NUMBER: 53-70-3

PERCENTAGE: 0.00-0.04





4. FIRST AID MEASURES



INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not

breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate

medical attention.



SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated

clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical attention, if needed. For thermal burns, cool affected areas as

quickly as possible by drenching or immersing in water. Get medical attention immediately. Thoroughly

clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.



EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical

attention.



INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent

aspiration. Do not give anything by mouth to unconscious or convulsive person. Get medical attention.





5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES



FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Contact with heat may generate toxic and/or flammable gases.

Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, regular foam, water spray



FIRE FIGHTING: Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of

low areas. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Water may be used to blanket fire.

Flood with fine water spray. Directly spraying water or foam onto hot burning product may cause frothing.

For fires in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles

until well after fire is out. If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people

away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety

device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.



FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Full fire fighting turn-out gear (bunker gear).



SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: Not available



SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not available



FLASH POINT: >200 F (>93.3 C) (PMCC)

FLAMMABILITY CLASS (OSHA): IIIB





6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES



WATER RELEASE:

Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep out of

water supplies and sewers.



OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Small

spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container

for disposal. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Remove sources of ignition. Keep unnecessary people

away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. In Canada, report releases to provincial authorities, municipal

authorities, or both, as required. If this product is spilled or leaked into the environment, the CERCLA (40

CFR 302.4) reportable quantity is 0.1 gallons (1 pounds), and requires National Response Center

notification.





7. HANDLING AND STORAGE



STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Label all containers.

Keep container tightly closed. Protect from physical damage. Keep separated from incompatible substances.

Notify State Emergency Response Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or equal to the

TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303 requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to

participate in local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355.30).



HANDLING: Avoid breathing vapors of heated materials. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

Avoid ingestion. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash exposed skin with soap and water. Use

protective skin cream on exposed skin before and during work shift. To reduce sun sensitivity a sun-blocking

lotion (SPF 15+) can also be applied prior to application of a protective cream. Remove and launder

contaminated clothing separately from other laundry before reuse.





8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION



EXPOSURE LIMITS:

CREOSOTE SOLUTION (PRESSURE APPLICATIONS):

Creosote is a complex mixture of variable composition, and while no odor threshold for creosote has been

established, work done at the University of California has measured the odor thresholds for one of the more

volatile components in creosote and determined that the involved odor threshold is in the part per billion

range, and well below applicable exposure limits. On the basis of these data the perception of creosote odor

in and of itself should not be taken as an indication of exposure in excess of accepted exposure limits.



COAL TAR CREOSOTE:

COAL TAR PITCH VOLATILES:

0.2 mg/m3 OSHA TWA (benzene soluble fraction)

0.2 mg/m3 ACGIH TWA (benzene soluble fraction)

0.1 mg/m3 NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (cyclohexane extractable fraction)



VENTILATION: Ensure adequate ventilation. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.



EYE PROTECTION: ANSI Z87.1-1989 approved safety glasses with side shields. Provide an emergency

eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.



CLOTHING: Individuals who enter pressure treatment cylinders and other related equipment that is

contaminated with the wood treating formulation must wear protective clothing (including overalls, jackets,

gloves and boots) impervious to the wood treatment formulations and a respirator. Protective clothing must

be changed when it shows signs of contamination. Remove and launder contaminated clothing separately

from other laundry before reuse.



GLOVES: Individuals must wear gloves impervious to the wood treatment formulations in all situations

where dermal contact with creosote is expected.



PROTECTIVE MATERIAL TYPES: Examples of impervious materials for protective clothing (e.g.

overalls, jackets, gloves and boots) required during application and handling of creosote are polyvinyl

acetate (PVA), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Neoprene and NBR (Buna-N).



RESPIRATOR: If the applicable TLVs and/or PELs are exceeded, use canister or cartridge respirators,

which are MSHA/NIOSH-approved, with organic vapor cartridges.

Individuals who manually open cylinder doors must wear gloves and a respirator.

"Respirator" means properly fitting, well-maintained, half-mask canister or cartridge respirators which are

MSHA/NIOSH-approved for polynuclear aromatics and organic vapors.





9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: liquid

COLOR: brown to black

ODOR: tar odor

BOILING POINT: >356 F (>180 C)

FREEZING POINT: Not available

VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.42 mmHg @ 21 C

VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): >1

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 1.060 @ 20 C

DENSITY: 8.76 lbs/gal

WATER SOLUBILITY: slightly soluble

PH: Not available

VOLATILITY: Not available

ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available

EVAPORATION RATE: ether=1, slow

VISCOSITY: 7.4 mPa.s @ 21 C

VOC: 372.5 g/L

COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available





10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.



CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with

incompatible materials.



INCOMPATIBILITIES: oxidizing materials



HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:

Thermal decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide



POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.





11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION



CREOSOTE SOLUTION (PRESSURE APPLICATIONS):

CARCINOGEN STATUS: OSHA: No, NTP: No, IARC: Yes, (See below for additional information on

component carcinogen status)

TARGET ORGANS: respiratory system, skin, eyes

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: skin disorders

ADDITIONAL DATA: This product contains coal tar creosote. Volume 35 of the IARC monograph states

that there is limited evidence that coal tar derived creosotes are carcinogenic in humans and sufficient

evidence for the carcinogenicity of creosote in experimental animals. Limitations in the human exposure

studies reviewed by IARC (including the presence of other chemicals, small study populations and not well

documented exposure levels) contributed to IARC's conclusions regarding human exposure to creosote.

When applied to the skin of mice in experimental studies, creosote produced skin tumors and in one study

produced lung tumors.

Most available information on the effects of coal tar creosote in humans comes from older occupational

studies in the wood-preserving and construction industries. Today, with the use of engineering controls and

personal protective equipment, occupational exposure to creosote components is expected to be below

permissible exposure limits (measured as CTPVs).





COAL TAR CREOSOTE:

CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human Limited Evidence, Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 2A

(Creosotes)

LOCAL EFFECTS:

Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye





12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



Not available





13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS



Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR

262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U051.





14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION



U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101:

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. RQ

ID NUMBER: UN3082

HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 9

PACKING GROUP: III

LABELING REQUIREMENTS: 9

DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE(S):

Creosote 1 lb(s) (0.454 kg(s))

Naphthalene 100 lb(s) (45.4 kg(s))

Phenanthrene 5000 lb(s) (2270 kg(s))

Fluoranthene 100 lb(s) (45.4 kg(s))

Acenaphthene 100 lb(s) (45.4 kg(s))

Dibenzofuran 100 lb(s) (45.4 kg(s))

1,2-Benzanthracene 10 lb(s) (4.54 kg(s))

1,2-Benzphenanthrene 100 lb(s) (45.4 kg(s))

Biphenyl 100 lb(s) (45.4 kg(s))

Benzo(b)fluoranthene 1 lb(s) (0.454 kg(s))

Benzo(a)pyrene 1 lb(s) (0.454 kg(s))

Cresols (isomers and mixture) 100 lb(s) (45.4 kg(s))

Benzene 10 lb(s) (4.54 kg(s))

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene 1 lb(s) (0.454 kg(s))

OTHER INFORMATION: This material contains reportable quantity (RQ) Hazardous Substances.

'Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s.' applies for all container sizes.



CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS:

SHIPPING NAME: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (BENZO(B)FLUORANTHENE,

BENZO(A)PYRENE)

UN NUMBER: UN3082

CLASS: 9

PACKING GROUP/RISK GROUP: III





15. REGULATORY INFORMATION



U.S. REGULATIONS:

SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30):

PYRENE: 1000/10000 LBS TPQ



SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40):

PYRENE: 5000 LBS RQ



SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):

ACUTE: Yes

CHRONIC: Yes

FIRE: No

REACTIVE: No

SUDDEN RELEASE: No



SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65):

CREOSOTE

NAPHTHALENE

PHENANTHRENE

FLUORANTHENE

ANTHRACENE

DIBENZOFURAN

1,2-Benzanthracene

1,2-Benzphenanthrene (Chrysene)

DIPHENYL

BENZO(B)FLUORANTHENE

Benzo(a)pyrene

Benzene

Indeno (1,2,3-cd)pyrene



STATE REGULATIONS:

California Proposition 65:

Known to the state of California to cause the following:

CREOSOTES

Cancer (Oct 01, 1988)

NAPHTHALENE

Cancer (Apr 19, 2002)

Soots, tars, and mineral oils (untreated and mildly treated oils and used engine oils)

Cancer (Feb 27, 1987)

Carbazole

Cancer (May 01, 1996)

1,2-Benzanthracene

Cancer (Jul 01, 1987)

1,2-Benzphenanthrene (Chrysene)

Cancer (Jan 01, 1990)

BENZO(B)FLUORANTHENE

Cancer (Jul 01, 1987)

Quinoline and its strong acid salts

Cancer (Oct 24, 1997)

Benzo(a)pyrene

Cancer (Jul 01, 1987)

Benzofuran

Cancer (Oct 01, 1990)

TOLUENE

Developmental toxicity (Jan 01, 1991)

Benzene

Cancer (Feb 27, 1987)

Developmental toxicity (Dec 26, 1997)

Male reproductive toxicity (Dec 26, 1997)

Indeno (1,2,3-cd)pyrene

Cancer (Jan 01, 1988)

ETHYL BENZENE

Cancer (Jun 11, 2004)

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene

Cancer (Jan 01, 1988)



CANADIAN REGULATIONS:

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2A.



NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS:

U.S. INVENTORY (TSCA): This product is exempt.



TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION:

NAPHTHALENE

CAS NUMBER: 91-20-3

SECTION 4

DIPHENYL

CAS NUMBER: 92-52-4

SECTION 4

P-XYLENE

CAS NUMBER: 106-42-3

SECTION 4



CANADA INVENTORY (DSL/NDSL): Listed on DSL.

16. OTHER INFORMATION



MSDS SUMMARY OF CHANGES

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



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