SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT NO. APPLICATION SUPPLIER PL.7021, PL.7022 Laboratory reagent. Pro-Lab Diagnostics Unit 7 Westwood Court Clayhill Industrial Estate Neston Cheshire CH64 3UJ Tel: 0151 353 1613 Fax: 0151 353 1614 mowen@pro-lab.com EMERGENCY TELEPHONE +44 (0)151 353 1613 Monday to Friday 9.00 to 17.00 +44 (0)7714 429 646 outside the above hours 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of irreversible effects. CLASSIFICATION T;R23/24/25. Xn;R48/20/21/22. Muta. Cat. 3;R68. C;R34. HUMAN HEALTH Causes burns. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of irreversible effects. Mutagen Category 3. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification ETHANOL 200-578-6 64-17-5 30-60% F;R11 METHANOL 200-659-6 67-56-1 1-5% F;R11 T;R23/24/25,R39/23/24/25 PHENOL 203-632-7 108-95-2 10-30% Muta. Cat. 3;R68 T;R23/24/25 C;R34 Xn;R48/20/21/22 The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES INHALATION Move into fresh air and keep at rest. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. INGESTION Get medical attention immediately! Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. SKIN CONTACT Wash off promptly and flush contaminated skin with water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and flush skin with water. Get medical attention. EYE CONTACT Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Avoid breathing fire vapours. Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapours. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Dike for water control. 1 / 5
SPECIFIC HAZARDS Fire creates: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS Wear necessary protective equipment. Stop leak if possible without risk. DO NOT touch spilled material! Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area. Do not let washing down water contaminate ponds or waterways. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE USAGE PRECAUTIONS Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Wash hands after handling. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place. STORAGE CLASS Toxic storage. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Name Std TWA - 8 hrs STEL - 15 min Notes ETHANOL WEL 1000 ppm 1920 mg/m3 METHANOL WEL 200 ppm 266 mg/m3 250 ppm 333 mg/m3 Sk PHENOL WEL 2 ppm Sk WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit. Sk = Can be absorbed through skin. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT HAND PROTECTION Use protective gloves. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material. EYE PROTECTION Wear approved safety goggles. OTHER PROTECTION Provide eyewash station. HYGIENE MEASURES DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE COLOUR ODOUR Liquid Magenta. Odour of alcohol 2 / 5
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS During fire, toxic gases (CO, CO2) are formed. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION INHALATION Not relevant at normal room temperatures. When heated, toxic vapours may be formed. INGESTION Toxic if swallowed. Causes burns. SKIN CONTACT Toxic in contact with skin. Causes burns. EYE CONTACT Causes burns. Contact with concentrated chemical may very rapidly cause severe eye damage, possibly loss of sight. OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS Mutagen Category 3. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHODS Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION UK ROAD CLASS PROPER SHIPPING NAME PHENOL SOLUTION UN NO. ROAD 2821 UK ROAD PACK GR. ADR CLASS NO. ADR CLASS Class :Toxic substances. ADR PACK GROUP TUNNEL RESTRICTION CODE (E) HAZARD NO. (ADR) 60 Toxic or slightly toxic 60 substance. ADR LABEL NO. HAZCHEM CODE 2X RID CLASS NO. RID PACK GROUP UN NO. SEA 2821 IMDG CLASS IMDG PACK GR. EMS F-A, S-A UN NO. AIR 2821 AIR CLASS AIR PACK GR. 3 / 5
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION LABELLING Toxic Corrosive CONTAINS PHENOL RISK PHRASES R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R34 Causes burns. R48/20/21/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R68 Possible risk of irreversible effects. SAFETY PHRASES S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. EU DIRECTIVES Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. GUIDANCE NOTES Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. 16 OTHER INFORMATION REVISION COMMENTS Section 14 amended in accordance with IMDG rev 34.revised criteria for Marine pollutants and ADR2009 new criteria for Environmentally Hazardous Substances. Tunnel Restriction Codes included in Section 14. REVISION DATE 02-2010 REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 2 / 07-2006 RISK PHRASES IN FULL R11 R23/24/25 R34 R39/23/24/25 R48/20/21/22 R68 Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of irreversible effects. 4 / 5
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