Phenol / Methanol 80/20%

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 (single exposure) Category 1 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 Causes damage to organs May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Phenol: Poison! Danger! May be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Rapidly absorbed through skin. Corrosive. Causes severe burns to every area of contact. Affects central nervous system, liver and kidneys. Combustible liquid and vapor. Methanol: Poison! Danger! Vapor harmful. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Cannot be made nonpoisonous. Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Affects central nervous system and liver. Appearance Colorless to light pink liquid Physical state liquid 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 Phenol: Corrosive. Eye burns with redness and pain, blurred vision may occur. May cause severe damage and blindness. Methanol: Irritant. Continued exposure may cause eye lesions. Phenol: Corrosive. Rapidly absorbed through the skin with systematic poisoning effects to follow. Discoloration and severe burns may occur, but may be disguised by a loss in pain sensation. Methanol: Methyl alcohol is a defatting agent and may cause skin to become dry and cracked. Skin absorption can occur; symptoms may parallel inhalation exposure. Phenol: Breathing vapor, dust or mist results in digestive disturbances (vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, diarrhea, loss of appetite). Will irritate, possibly burn, respiratory tract. Other symptoms listed under ingestion may also occur. Methanol: A slight irritant to the mucous membranes. Toxic effects exerted upon nervous system, particularly the optic nerve. Once absorbed into the body, it is very slowly eliminated. Symptoms of overexposure may include headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, blindness, coma, and death. A person may get better but then worse again up to 30 hours later. Phenol: 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. Methanol: Toxic. Symptoms parallel inhalation. Can intoxicate and cause blindness. Usual fatal dose: 100-125 milliliters.

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