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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Combustible.
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NO open flames. NO contact with strong oxidants.
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Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
Above 79°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 79°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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| EXPOSURE |
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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| Inhalation |
Sore throat. Burning sensation. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Unconsciousness. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).
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Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
EASILY ABSORBED. Serious skin burns. Numbness. Convulsion. Collapse. Coma. Death.
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Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. To remove substance use polyethylene glycol 300 or vegetable oil. Refer for medical attention. Wear protective gloves when administering first aid.
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| Eyes |
Pain. Redness. Permanent loss of vision. Severe deep burns.
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Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
Corrosive. Abdominal pain. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Shock or collapse. Sore throat. Smoky, greenish-dark urine.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. EU Classification Symbol: T, C R: 23/24/25-34-48/20/21/22-68 S: (1/2-)-24/25-26-28-36/37/39-45 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: II | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1671 NFPA Code: H 3; F 2; R 0; |
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS TO YELLOW OR LIGHT PINK CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. CHEMICAL DANGERS: Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 5 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4; BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: H; Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2004). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body rapidly by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance and the vapour is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapour may cause lung oedema (see Notes). The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, heart and kidneys, resulting in convulsions, coma, cardiac disorders respiratory failure, collapse. Exposure may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Boiling point: 182°C Melting point: 43°C Density: 1.06 g/cm³ Solubility in water: moderate Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 47 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.2 |
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.001 Flash point: 79°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 715°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.36-10 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.46 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
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| NOTES | |||
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Other UN numbers: 2312 (molten); 2821 (solution). Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Phenol (EHC 161, 1994)
Phenol (HSG 88, 1994)
PHENOL (JECFA Evaluation)
Phenol (PIM 412)
Phenol (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)