CREOSOTE | ICSC: 0572 (July 2003) |
Wash oil Creosote oil Coal tar creosote |
CAS #: 8001-58-9 |
EC Number: 232-287-5 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
---|---|---|---|
FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
---|---|---|---|
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Shortness of breath. | Use 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. | Wear 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 refer for medical attention. |
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 | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
---|---|
Personal protection: complete protective clothing, face shield and filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
CREOSOTE | ICSC: 0572 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
---|---|
Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
|
|
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
---|---|
Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
|
Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
|
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
---|
ENVIRONMENT |
---|
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to soil contamination and ground water contamination. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. |
NOTES |
---|
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
---|---|---|
EC Classification Symbol: T; R: 45; S: 53-45; Note: H, J, M |
All rights reserved. The published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Neither ILO nor WHO nor the European Commission shall be responsible for the interpretation and use of the information contained in this material. | |
See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations