Phenol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H311, H314, H318, H331, H341, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance White crystals below 109º F. Clear liquid on melting. Colour Data not available Odour Phenolic, sweet

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe burns. Causes serious eye damage. Possible risk of irreversible (genetic) effect. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Safety Hazards Combustible liquid. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney, Liver, Skin, Respiratory system, Heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Skin: Causes severe burns. Even moderate exposures might be fatal since phenol deadens the feeling in exposed areas. Hot product may cause severe eye and skin burns. Eyes: Causes serious eye damage. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic organisms. GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion Category 1B Serious eye damage Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Kidney, Liver, Skin, Respiratory system, Heart) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 2 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 2 hazard H401 Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic organisms.

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H227 Combustible liquid.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge.If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air-vapour mixtures can occur.

Other physicochemical hazards

Combustible liquid.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Kidney, Liver, Skin, Respiratory system, Heart) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 2 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 2 hazard