Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
8001-58-9
Name of the chemical
Creosote
Concentration
<85 <85 <15
General Information
Revision date
2018-07-19
Product name
CREOSOTE PRESSURE TREATED WOOD
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial wood products; specifically railroad ties, utility poles, and marine pilings
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Creosote treated wood is intended for exterior/outdoor uses and only those applications approved by the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Use Category System as set forth in the most current edition of the AWPA Book of Standards. Refer to preservative label for more details
Manufacturer Name
Contact 412-227-2001 (Non-Emergency SDS Requests 412-227-2947)
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
KOPPERS INC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
naorgmsds@koppers.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H334, H335, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air (during handling or processing). Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Combustible Dust Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Respiratory Sensitization - Category 1 Skin Sensitization - Category 1 Carcinogenicity - Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 3 ( respiratory system )
