Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
87-86-5
Name of the chemical
Pentachlorophenol (PCP),1
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
118-74-1
Name of the chemical
Hexachlorobenzene
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2011-09-28
Product name
Penta 5 Sure Treat Wood Protector Wood Preserver
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
KMG- Bernuth, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. Appearance 4.8 % Solution. Emergency overview DANGER May be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation. Can cause cardiovascular effects. May cause damage to the heart. OSHA regulatory status This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Readily absorbed through the skin. Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Target organs Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system. Cardiovascular system. Heart. Blood. Nervous system. Liver. Kidney.
Potential chronic health
Possible cancer hazard - may cause cancer based on animal data. Human exposure to pentachlorophenol may result in the development of chloracne. Mild cases resemble other forms of acne or skin changes observed with aging. May cause blood damage. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause damage to the heart. May cause damage to the liver and kidneys. Pentachlorophenol has been determined to be embryo and fetotoxic to rats but not to hamsters. Pentachlorophenol has not been found to cause teratogenic effects (birth defects) in lab animals, but can cause delays in normal fetal development. EPA has expressed an opinion that pentachlorophenol may produce defects in the offspring of lab animals. Signs and symptoms Inhalation Cough. Drowsiness and dizziness. Headache. Eye contact May cause redness and pain. Skin contact Irritating and may cause redness and pain. Ingestion Nausea and vomiting The usual symptoms of chloracne are the formation of blackheads, whiteheads and yellow cysts over the temples and around the ears. Symptoms reverse upon removal of exposure source.
Environmental effects
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
