Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-95-2
Name of the chemical
Phenol
Concentration
100
General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2013-07-11
Product name
PHENOL, REAGENT (ACS), LOOSE CRYSTALS
Product Synonyms
CARBOLIC ACID * HYDROXYBENZENE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311, H314, H318, H331, H340, H360, H401, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (circulatory system, kidney, nervous system, respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (blood system, central nervous exposure system, circulatory system, digestive organs, kidney, liver, spleen, thymus gland)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (circulatory system, kidney, nervous system, respiratory system). Causes damage to organs (blood system, central nervous system, circulatory system, digestive organs, kidney, liver, spleen, thymus gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Avoid breathing dust/fume. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved incineration plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. classified (HNOC) Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (circulatory system, kidney, nervous system, respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (blood system, central nervous exposure system, circulatory system, digestive organs, kidney, liver, spleen, thymus gland) OSHA hazard(s) Combustible dust