SAFETY DATA SHEET Phenol

Issuing Date: 27-May-2012 Revision Date: 17-May-2014 Version 3

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name Phenol

UN/ID No UN1671

Synonyms Phenol

Molecular Weight 94.11

Recommended use Chemical processing. Synthesis of polymers. Process aid for Plastics and
Polymers. Laboratory chemicals. Chemical intermediate. Coating compounds.
Binding agent. lubricants, greases and release products.

Manufacturer Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC

1914 Haden Road, Houston, TX 77015-6498
Telephone: (713) 428-5400
Emergency telephone

Call Center Region Number

NCEC Europe, Israel, Africa, Americas +44 (0) 2087 628 322
Middle East, Arabic African Countries (where European +44 (0) 1235 239 670
languages are spoken)
Middle East/Africa (where Arabic is spoken) +44 (0) 1235 239 671
Asia Pacific +65 3158 1074
China +86 10 5100 3039
Australia +61 2801 44558
SCC Southern Africa (Sasol Call Centre) +27 17 610 4444
+27 800 112 890
Chemtrec® North America +1 800 424 9300
World Wide +1 703 527 3887

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS - Classification
Acute oral toxicity Category 3
Acute dermal toxicity Category 3
Acute inhalation toxicity - dust/mist Category 3
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
Specific target organ systemic toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

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Precautionary Statements - EU (§28, 1272/2008)

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower
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/ physician
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % EC-No
Phenol 108-95-2 100 Present

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice Immediate medical attention is required.

Main symptoms Burn. Central nervous system depression. Liver and kidney injuries may occur.
Inhalation of vapors in high concentration may cause shortness of breath (lung
edema).

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Eye contact Immediate medical attention is required. Immediately flush with plenty of water.
After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least
15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area.

Skin contact Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and
plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Apply PEG/EtOH
solution liberally to affected area. Allow to remain 15 to 30 seconds, then wash
with water. Continue cycle of water - PEG/EtOH solution for at least 15 minutes.
(PEG/EtOH solution consists of 2 parts polyethylene glycol 400 to 1 part ethanol.
For external use only). Finish decontamination with thorough washing using soap
and water.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Ingestion Immediate medical attention is required. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth.
Ingest immediately about 350 ml (5 ml/kg body weight) of activated charcoal
slurry. Note: To prepare activated charcoal slurry, mix thoroughly 50 g of activated
charcoal in 400 ml (about 2 cups) water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Notes to physician Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is

contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be
investigated. Do not give chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may
occur. Marked decrease in blood pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy
sputum, and high pulse pressure. Treat symptomatically.

Protection of first-aiders Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable properties
Combustible Liquid.

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Dry chemical, Foam, Water spray, Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous
membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of
spill/leak.

Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system. Should not be released into the environment.
Prevent product from entering drains.

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Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent spreading over a wide
area (e.g. by containment or oil barriers).

Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Take up mechanically and collect in
suitable container for disposal. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Prevent
product from entering drains.

OTHER INFORMATION Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on safe handling Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators. Wear
personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure
adequate ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.

Technical measures/Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in
conditions properly labeled containers. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and
sources of ignition.

Incompatible products Incompatible with strong acids and bases. Incompatible with oxidizing agents,
copper alloys, aluminum.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure guidelines

Chemical Name ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL OSHA PEL Ontario TWA European Union
Phenol TWA: 5 ppm IDLH: 250 ppm TWA: 5 ppm TWA: 5 ppm S*
S* Ceiling: 15.6 ppm TWA: 19 mg/m3 Skin TWA 7.8 mg/m3
15 min (vacated) TWA: 5 TWA 2 ppm
Ceiling: 60 mg/m3 ppm (3rd:) TWA 2 ppm
15 min (vacated) TWA: (3rd:) TWA 8
TWA: 5 ppm 19 mg/m3 mg/m3
TWA: 19 mg/m3 (vacated) S* (3rd:) STEL 4
S* ppm
(3rd:) STEL 16
mg/m3
(3rd:) S*

Chemical Name China Japan Korea Australia Taiwan

Phenol TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA: 5 ppm Skin 1 ppm TWA: 5 ppm
STEL: 20 mg/m3 TWA: 19 mg/m3 TWA: 5 ppm 4 mg/m3 TWA: 19 mg/m3
Skin Skin TWA: 19 mg/m3 Skin

Chemical Name Mexico Brazil Argentina Venezuela India

Phenol Mexico: TWA 5 TWA: 4 ppm TWA: 5 ppm Skin TWA: 5 ppm
ppm TWA: 15 mg/m3 Skin TWA: 5 ppm TWA: 19 mg/m3
Mexico: TWA 19 Skin Skin
mg/m3
Mexico: STEL 10
ppm
Mexico: STEL 38
mg/m3
Other Exposure Guidelines Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965
F.2d 962 (11th Cir., 1992).

Engineering measures Handle only in a place equipped with local exhaust (or other appropriate exhaust).
Drain down and flush system prior to equipment break-in or maintenance. Carry
out filling operations only at stations with exhaust ventilation facilities. Ensure that
eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield.

Skin and body protection Wear as appropriate: Impervious clothing; Impervious gloves; Boots; Chemical
resistant apron.

Hand protection Fluorinated rubber, Chloroprene, Polyvinylchloride, Break through time, >60 min.
Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time
which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Also take into consideration the
specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of
cuts, abrasion.

Respiratory Protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators

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Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When
using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands and face before breaks and
immediately after handling the product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing
before re-use. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the
workplace. Provide regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing. Keep
away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State @20°C Solid

appearance white to Amber
Odor Phenolic
Odor Threshold No information available
pH 5.5
Melting point/range 40 °C
Boiling point/boiling range 182 °C
Flash point 79 °C
Evaporation rate No information available
Flammable properties Combustible Liquid
Flammability Limits in Air
upper 8.6
lower 1.7
Vapor pressure 0.35 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor density 3.24
Specific Gravity 1.05
Water solubility 80 g/L @ 25 °C
Partition coefficient: 1.46
Autoignition temperature 715 °C
Viscosity, dynamic 3 cp @ 50 °C
Molecular Weight 94.11

Dust explosion properties

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible products Incompatible with strong acids and bases, Incompatible with oxidizing agents,
copper alloys, aluminum.

Hazardous decomposition Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Carbon
products monoxide. Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).

Hazardous reactions None under normal processing.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product Information

Acute toxicity 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.

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Oral 100.10 mg/kg

Dermal 300.30 mg/kg
Inhalation
gas NA mg/l
Mist 0.50 mg/l
vapor NA mg/l

Component Information

Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation

Phenol = 317 mg/kg ( Rat ) = 630 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) = 316 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 4 h

Chronic toxicity

Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product.

Chemical Name IARC

Phenol Group 3

IARC: (International Agency for Research on Cancer)

Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans

Irritation Causes severe irritation and or burns.

Mutagenic effects Negative in the Ames test. Positive in the chromosomal aberration assay. Positive
in a micronucleus assay. In vitro tests have shown mutagenic effects. Some in
vivo tests have shown mutagenic effects.

Reproductive toxicity None known.

Target Organ Effects Pancreas, Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS), Central Vascular
System (CVS), Eyes, Kidney, Liver, Skin, Eyes, Kidney, Liver, Respiratory system,
Skin.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

0% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment.

Toxic to aquatic life.

Chemical Name Toxicity to algae Toxicity to fish Toxicity to Toxicity to daphnia

microorganisms and other aquatic
invertebrates

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Phenol EC50 96 h: = 46.42 mg/L LC50 96 h: 11.9 - 50.5 EC50 21 - 36 mg/L 30 EC50 48 h: 4.24 - 10.7
(Pseudokirchneriella mg/L flow-through min mg/L Static (Daphnia
subcapitata) EC50 96 h: (Pimephales promelas) EC50 = 23.28 mg/L 5 min magna) EC50 48 h: 10.2
0.0188 - 0.1044 mg/L LC50 96 h: 20.5 - 25.6 EC50 = 25.61 mg/L 15 - 15.5 mg/L (Daphnia
static mg/L static (Pimephales min magna)
(Pseudokirchneriella promelas) LC50 96 h: = EC50 = 28.8 mg/L 5 min
subcapitata) EC50 72 h: 32 mg/L (Pimephales EC50 = 31.6 mg/L 15 min
187 - 279 mg/L static promelas) LC50 96 h:
(Desmodesmus 5.449 - 6.789 mg/L
subspicatus) flow-through
(Oncorhynchus mykiss)
LC50 96 h: 7.5 - 14 mg/L
static (Oncorhynchus
mykiss) LC50 96 h: 4.23
- 7.49 mg/L semi-static
(Oncorhynchus mykiss)
LC50 96 h: 5.0 - 12.0
mg/L (Oncorhynchus
mykiss) LC50 96 h: =
13.5 mg/L static (Lepomis
macrochirus) LC50 96 h:
11.9 - 25.3 mg/L
flow-through (Lepomis
macrochirus) LC50 96 h:
= 11.5 mg/L semi-static
(Lepomis macrochirus)
LC50 96 h: 34.09 - 47.64
mg/L static (Poecilia
reticulata) LC50 96 h: =
31 mg/L semi-static
(Poecilia reticulata) LC50
96 h: = 27.8 mg/L
(Brachydanio rerio) LC50
96 h: 33.9 - 43.3 mg/L
flow-through (Oryzias
latipes) LC50 96 h: 23.4
- 36.6 mg/L static
(Oryzias latipes)

Persistence and degradability

Readily biodegradable
The product can be degraded by abiotic (e.g. chemical or photolytic) processes

Mobility
Not expected to adsorb on soil. The product evaporates slowly.

Chemical Name log Pow

Phenol 1.47

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues / Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by
unused products the competent authorities. The aqueous medium should be given appropriate
treatment as waste water in line with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging Do not re-use empty containers. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling
or disposal. Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations. Where
possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG/IMO
Proper Shipping Name Phenol, solid, molten
Hazard class 6.1
UN/ID No UN1671
Packing group II
EmS No. F-A, S-A
Marine pollutant This product contains a chemical which is listed as a marine pollutant according to
IMDG/IMO
Description UN1671, Phenol, solid, molten, 6.1, II, Marine Pollutant

ICAO/IATA
UN/ID No UN1671
Proper Shipping Name Phenol, solid, molten
Hazard class 6.1
Packing group II
ERG Code 6L
Description UN1671, Phenol, solid, molten, 6.1, II

DOT
Proper Shipping Name Phenol, solid, molten
Hazard class 6.1
UN/ID No UN1671
Packing group II
Description UN1671, Phenol, solid, molten, 6.1, II

ADR/RID
Proper Shipping Name Phenol, solid, molten
Hazard class 6.1
UN/ID No UN1671
Packing group II
Classification Code T2
Special Provisions 279
Description UN1671, Phenol, solid, molten, 6.1, II

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories

All of the components in the product are on the following Inventory lists:

TSCA Complies
EINECS/ELINCS Complies
DSL/NDSL Complies
PICCS Complies
ENCS Complies
IECSC Complies
AICS Complies
KECL Complies

Legend
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances

RESTRICTIONS - REACH TITLE No information available

VIII

U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical
or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372:

Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold

Values %
Phenol 108-95-2 100 1.0

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories

Acute Health Hazard yes
Chronic Health Hazard yes
Fire Hazard yes
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard no
Reactive Hazard no

Clean Water Act

This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21
and 40 CFR 122.42)

Chemical Name CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants CWA - Hazardous
Quantities Substances
Phenol 1000 lb X X X

CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302):

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Chemical Name Hazardous Substances RQs Extremely Hazardous Substances RQ

RQs
Phenol 1000 lb 1000 lb RQ 1000 lb final RQ
RQ 454 kg final RQ

U.S. STATE REGULATIONS

U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations

Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

Phenol X X X X X

Chemical Name NPRI

Phenol X
Legend
NPRI - National Pollutant Release Inventory

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Issuing Date: 27-May-2012

Revision Date: 17-May-2014

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for
safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a
warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not
be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in
the text.

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