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EC/CAS
108-95-2
Name of the chemical
Phenol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
Phenol
Product Synonyms
Carbolic acid; Hydroxybenzene
CAS No.
108-95-2
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311, H314, H330, H341, H361, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001544 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H330 - Fatal if inhaled H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin 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
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or 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 or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Combustible material Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity