RNA-Bee / RNA-STAT 60

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Component CAS No Percent Phenol 108-95-2 <50

Non Hazardous Components

NA 0004 <20 Thiocyanate compounds NA 0022 <30 Not Applic. Not Applic Thiocyanate compounds: Not Estab. Not Estab. 3. HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Prolonged exposure to phenol fumes or contact with skin can be hazardous and emergency medical attention should be initiated. ROUTES OF ENTRY Inhalation Yes Skin: Yes. Ingestion: Yes. INHALATION: (phenol) Corrosive, neurotoxin, highly toxic. May cause respiratory tract irritation, injury or arrest. ACUTE EFFECTS: Inhalation may cause severe irritation of the mucous membranes, profuse sweating, headache, intense thirst, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, salivation, cyanosis, and convulsions. Methemoglobinemia and hemolysis have been reported occasionally. Death may occur from respiratory, circulatory or cardiac failure. CHRONIC EFFECTS: Symptoms of chronic phenol poisoning may include vomiting, difficulty swallowing, diarrhea, anorexia, headache, vertigo, muscle weakness and pain, mental disturbances, dark or "smokey" urine and possible skin eruptions. Extensive damage to the liver and kidneys may be fatal. SKIN CONTACT: (phenol) Corrosive, neurotoxin. Dermal contact may irritate/inflame the skin, with burning sensation or localized loss of feeling. Skin is a principle route of entry and toxic quantities may be rapidly absorbed. ACUTE AFFECTS: Contact may cause local anesthesia, skin necrosis, and burns. Phenol burns may be severe, but painless due to damage to nerve endings. Vapors and liquids may be readily absorbed through the skin to cause systemic effects as detailed in acute inhalation exposure. CHRONIC EFFECTS: Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis, and skin sensitization. Coma and death have been reported following extensive skin exposure. Pathologic findings include congestion of the lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys. Symptoms of chronic phenol poisoning may occur as detailed in chronic inhalation exposure. Animal studies indicate phenol may have tumor promoting and/or mutagenic capabilities. EYE CONTACT: (phenol) Corrosive to tissue, may cause blindness. ACUTE EFFECTS: May cause tearing, conjunctival swelling, loss of sensation and blurred vision. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged exposure to phenol vapors may cause corneal ulceration, permanent damage or blindness. INGESTION: (phenol) May cause severe burns to the mouth or throat. May cause severe abdominal burning sensation.