Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
203-398-6/106-44-5
Name of the chemical
p-cresol
Concentration
5.00%
EC/CAS
202-423-8/95-48-7
Name of the chemical
o-cresol
Concentration
3.00%
EC/CAS
203-632-7/108-95-2
Name of the chemical
Phenol
Concentration
2.50%
EC/CAS
202-590-7/97-54-1
Name of the chemical
Isoeugenol
Concentration
1.50%
General Information
Version
5 (19/08/2022
Revision date
2023-01-16
Product name
Birch Tar Oil Rectified
Product Synonyms
Birch Tar Oil Rectified BIRC001 Birch, Betula pendula, ext
CAS No.
85940-29-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fragrances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Flavours
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1425 655 555
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Madar Corporation Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
technical@madarcorporation.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H317, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302, Harmful if swallowed. H314, Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317, May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341, Suspected of causing genetic defects (exposure route). M factor None
Additional information
None
Precautionary statements
P260, Do not breathe vapour or dust. P264, Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling. P270, Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272, Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280, Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P301/312, IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P301/330/331, If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P303/361/353, IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304/340, IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305/351/338, IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308/313, IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310, Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330, Rinse mouth. P333/313, If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363, Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405, Store locked up. P501, Dispose of contents/container to approved disposal site, in accordance with local regulations. P202, Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Other hazards
None
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Class and category of Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 danger: Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 1B Eye Damage / Irritation Category 1 Sensitization - Skin Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 H302, Harmful if swallowed. H314, Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317, May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341, Suspected of causing genetic defects (exposure route). 5 2.2 Label elements Classification under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Signal word: Danger Hazard statements: H302, Harmful if swallowed. H314, Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317, May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341, Suspected of causing genetic defects (exposure route). M factor: None Supplemental None Information: Precautionary P260, Do not breathe vapour or dust. statements: P264, Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling. P270, Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272, Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280, Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P301/312, IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P301/330/331, If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P303/361/353, IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304/340, IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305/351/338, IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308/313, IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310, Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330, Rinse mouth. P333/313, If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363, Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405, Store locked up. P501, Dispose of contents/container to approved disposal site, in accordance with local regulations. P202, Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Pictograms: 5 2.3 Other hazards Other hazards: None Section 3. Composition / information on ingredients 3.1 Substances Product identifier: Birch Tar Oil Rectified; CAS: 85940-29-0 Contains: REACH Registration Classification for Name CAS EC Max No. (CLP) 1272/2008 Acute Tox. 3-Acute Tox. 3-Skin Corr. 1B- p-Cresol 106-44-5 203-398-6 5.00% Eye Dam. 1-Aquatic Chronic 3;H301-H311- H314-H412,- Acute Tox. 3-Acute Tox. 3-Skin Corr. 1B- o-Cresol 95-48-7 202-423-8 3.00% Eye Dam. 1-Aquatic Chronic 3;H301-H311- H314-H412,- Acute Tox. 3-Acute Tox. 3-Acute Tox. 3- Skin Corr. 1B-Eye Phenol 108-95-2 203-632-7 2.50% Dam. 1-Muta. 2-STOT RE 2;H301-H311- H314-H331-H341- H373,- Acute Tox. 4-Acute Tox. 4-Acute Tox. 4- Skin Irrit. 2-Eye Irrit. 2- Isoeugenol 97-54-1 202-590-7 1.50% Skin Sens. 1A-STOT SE 3;H302-H312-H315- H317-H319-H332- H335,- Substances with Community workplace exposure limits: REACH Registration Classification for Name CAS EC Max No. (CLP) 1272/2008 Acute Tox. 3-Acute Tox. 3-Acute Tox. 3- Skin Corr. 1B-Eye Phenol 108-95-2 203-632-7 2.50% Dam. 1-Muta. 2-STOT RE 2;H301-H311- H314-H331-H341- H373,- Section 4. First-aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures Inhalation: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Eye exposure: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 5 Skin exposure: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Ingestion: IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects (exposure route). 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed None expected, see Section 4.1 for further information. Section 5: Firefighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable media: Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical, Foam. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture In case of fire, may be liberated: Carbon monoxide, Unidentified organic compounds. 5.3 Advice for fire fighters: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Section 6. Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. See protective measures under Section 7 and 8. 6.2 Environmental precautions: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water, and soil. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Remove ignition sources. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid excessive inhalation of vapours. Contain spillage immediately by use of sand or inert powder. Dispose of according to local regulations. 6.4 Reference to other sections: Also refer to sections 8 and 13. 5 Section 7. Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 7.3 Specific end use(s): Fragrances: Use in accordance with good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices. Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters Workplace exposure limits: Component CAS EC Description Value Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA) 2 (ppm) Phenol 108-95-2 203-632-7 Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA) 7.8 (mg/m3) 8.2 Exposure Controls Eye / Skin Protection Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection Respiratory Protection Ensure adequate and ongoing ventilation is maintained in order to prevent build up of excessive vapour and to ensure occupational exposure limits are adhered to. If appropriate, and depending on your patterns and volumes of use, the following engineering controls may be required as additional protective measures: a) Isolate mixing rooms and other areas where this material is used or openly handled. Maintain these areas under negative air pressure relative to the rest of the plant. b) Employ the use of Personal protective equipment - an approved, properly fitted respirator with