CREOSOTE (ICSC)

CREOSOTE	ICSC: 0572

Date of Peer Review: May 2003

Wash oil
Creosote oil
Coal tar creosote

CAS #	8001-58-9
RTECS #	GF8615000
UN #
EC #	648-101-00-4

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Burning sensation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Confusion. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Use face shield. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing and filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.) Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
Symbol: T
R: 45
S: 53-45
Note: [H, J, M]
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0;

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS, CEC 1999

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CREOSOTE

ICSC: 0572

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
BLACK TO BROWN, OILY LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic fumes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C and especially on spraying.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Exposure to sun may enhance the irritating effect of creosote on skin and eyes and lead to burns. Exposure by ingestion may result in death. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis and hyperpigmentation of skin. This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 200-400°C
Melting point: about 20°C
Density: 1.0-1.17 g/cm^3
Solubility in water: very poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: about 6

Flash point: above 66°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 335°C

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to soil contamination, ground water contamination. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

NOTES

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

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