FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- PHENOL, LIQUID  -- 6810-01-227-9587
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHENOL, LIQUID
MSDS Date:05/08/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-227-9587
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PHENOL (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:108-95-2
RTECS #:SJ3327000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 PPM; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 317 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSIVE IF INHALED, SKIN &
    EYE CONTACT. HIGHLY TOXIC BY INHALATION, TOXIC BY DERMAL ABSORPTION
    & INGESTION. MAY CAUSE SEVERE CNS DEPRESSION IF VAPORS/MIST
    INHALED; LIQUID ON SKIN ABSORPTION;  INGESTED. EYE CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION/DAMAGE/BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: SEE
    SUPPLEMENTAL......
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC LISTS PHENOL IN CANCER GROUP
    3-INSUFFICIENT HUMAN/LIMITES ANIMAL EVIDENCE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED/INGESTED/SKIN ABSORPTION-SEVERE
    IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, PROFUSE SWEATING, HEADACHE, INTENSE
    THIRST, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, SALAVATION,
    CYANOSIS, TINNITUS, TWITCHIN G, TREMORS, CONVULSIONS. SKIN
    CONTACT-BURNS, WHITE-YELLOWISH-BROWN COLOR. EYES-PAIN, REDNESS,
    BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CONVULSIVE DISORDERS
    AND ABNORMALITIES OF THE SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, AND
    KIDNEYS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
    EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 30-60 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTE R OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS
    NEEDED. INGESTED-CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER AND OBTAIN IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY IF NO CORROSIVE INJURY, USE GASTRIC LAVGE
    OR EMESIS TO CLEAR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:175F,79C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1319F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:8.6
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES USE
    WATER SPRAY, FOG, OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE
    AT NO RISK. FIGHT FIRE FROM A DISTANCE. DIKE FIRE-CONTROL WATER FOR
    LATER DISPOSAL; DO NOT SCATTER THE MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT/FLAME.VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE ABOVE FLASH
    POINT.VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR,TRAVEL TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAAL. STOP LEAK IF
    NO RISK.USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR
    OTHER INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
    KEEP UNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY . ISOLATE & DENY ENTRY. VENTILATE
    CLOSED SPACES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS WHEN
    STORING OR HANDLING PRODUCT. MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT READILY IGNITE.
    CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
    AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION RECOMMENDED TO MEET PUBLISHED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS. EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS-NEOPRENE, PVA, VITON.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS)
    CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPSOURE MAY CAUSE SKIN DISRUPTIONS,
    LIVER/KIDNEY/CNS DAMAGE, DEMATITIS, SKIN SENSITIZATION,
    CONJUCTIVITIS.  OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CONT'D: EYE WASH STATION
    & SAFETY  SHOWER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:360F,182C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:109F,43C
Vapor Pres:0.35
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:1.0576
pH:6
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<0.01 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; TARRY ODOR AND A SHARP BURNING
    TASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:6.7

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS+ALLOYS,ALKALIES,ALDEHYDES,CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE,STRONG OXIDIZING
    AGENTS,PLASTICS/RUBBER/COATINGS,SODIUM NITRATE...
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
    KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
    BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER U118
    MAY APPLY TO UNUSED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT. SARA III SECTION 304
    RQ=1000 POUNDS.

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