Koppers Coal Tar Pitch (KC 1830)

Koppers Carbon Materials & Chemicals Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2017-02-01

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GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

65996-93-2

Name of the chemical

Pitch, coal tar, high-temp

Concentration

>90

EC/CAS

191-24-2

Name of the chemical

Benzo[ghi]perylene,3,4

Concentration

1-8

EC/CAS

129-00-0

Name of the chemical

Pyrene,3,4

Concentration

0.5-5

EC/CAS

207-08-9

Name of the chemical

Benzo[k]fluoranthen

Concentration

0.5-5

EC/CAS

218-01-9

Name of the chemical

Chrysen

Concentration

0.5-5

EC/CAS

206-44-0

Name of the chemical

Fluoranthene,3,4

Concentration

0.5-5

EC/CAS

85-01-8

Name of the chemical

Phenanthrene,3,4

Concentration

0.1-2

EC/CAS

193-39-5

Name of the chemical

Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene,3,4

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

120-12-7

Name of the chemical

Anthracene,3,4

Concentration

0.1-0.5

EC/CAS

83-32-9

Name of the chemical

Acenaphthene,3,4

Concentration

0.1-0.5

EC/CAS

86-73-7

Name of the chemical

Fluorene,3,4

Concentration

0.1-0.5

EC/CAS

53-70-3

Name of the chemical

Dibenz[a,h]anthracene,3,4

Concentration

0.1-0.5

EC/CAS

91-20-3

Name of the chemical

Naphthalene,3

Concentration

<0.1

EC/CAS

208-96-8

Name of the chemical

Acenaphthylene,3,4

Concentration

<0.01

General Information

Version

6.1.1.1

Revision date

2017-02-01

Product name

Koppers Coal Tar Pitch (KC 1830)

Product name

Koppers Coal Tar Pitch (KC 1830)

Identification on the label/Trade name

salts, etc.) (contains coal tar pitch, high temperature)

Product Synonyms

anode binder pitch, electrode binder pitch, Product Code: KC-1830 (Liquid Pitch)

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Used in the manufacture of carbon anodes for the aluminium smelting industry; in the manufacture of clay targets for skeet or clay pigeon shooting

Emergency telephone

+61 2 4968 7300

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 M008 M009 M010 M017

Company Information

company name

Koppers Carbon Materials & Chemicals Pty Ltd

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

msds_kcmc@koppers.com.au

GHS Information

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H335, H340, H341, H350, H360, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard categories

1 Legend

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H340 May cause genetic defects. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 1 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 4 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Sensitizer Category 1, Germ cell mutagenicity Category [1] 1B, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2, Carcinogenicity Category 1A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B, Specific target Classification organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex Legend: VI Label elements GHS label elements SIGNAL WORD DANGER Hazard statement(s) H315 Causes skin irritation. H319

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