Phenol Loose Crystal, ACS Preserved

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure POISON! DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. RAPIDLY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CORRSOSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, LIVER AND KIDNEYS. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Appearance Colorless to light pink solid Physical state Solid Odor sharp, medicinal, sweet, tarry

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Corrosive. Redness, pain, blurred vision can occur. Can cause burns and permanent eye damage. May cause blindness Rapidly absorbed through the skin with systematic poisoning effects to follow. Discoloration and severe pains may occur, but may be disguised by a loss in pain sensation. Breathing vapor, dust or mist results in digestive disturbances (vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, diarrhea, loss of appetite). Will irriate, possibly burn respiratory tract. Other symptoms listed under ingestion may also occur. Poison. Symptoms may include burning pain in mouth and throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, muscular weakness, central nervous system effects, increase in heart rate, irregular breathing, coma, and possibly death. Acute exposure is also associated with kidney and liver damage. Ingestion of 1 gram has been lethal to humans

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Very toxic to aquatic life