Creosote Oil

 CAS No. Designation

 8001-58-9 Creosote

 EINECS Number:

 232-287-5

Dangerous components:

Chemical Name

Hazardous Symbol

Percentage Value

CAS: 91-20-3
EINECS: 202-049-5

naphthalene

Carc. Cat. 3; Xn, N; R 22-40-50/53

< 1%

CAS: 92-52-4
EINECS: 202-163-5

biphenyl

Xi, N; R 36/37/38-50/53

< 0.5%

CAS: 8001-58-9
EINECS: 232-287-5

Creosote

Carc. Cat. 2; T; R 45

100%

R 45

May cause cancer.

R 36/37/38

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

R 51/53

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

For use in industrial installations or professional treatment only

Classification  system

The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.

Additional information:

elevated transport- and storage temperature 40-50°C

General information

Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Personal protection for the First Aider.

After inhalation

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.

After skin contact

Clean affected area with soap and plenty of water.
Seek medical treatment

After eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.

After swallowing

Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Seek medical treatment

Information for doctor

Therapeutically measures: basic help, decontamination, symptomatic treatment.

Suitable extinguishing agents

CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fire with foam.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents

Water with a full water jet.

Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:

Can be released in case of fire, Carbon monoxide (CO)

Protective equipment:

Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Additional information

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

Person-related safety precautions:

Ensure adequate ventilation

Measures for environmental protection

Inform respective authorities in case product reaches water or sewage system.

Measures for cleaning/collecting:

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).

Handling

Information for safe handling:
No special precautions necessary if used correctly. Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Protect against electrostatic charges.

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
Storehouses and workplaces must be sufficiently ventilated.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly seale

Odour

Aromatic

Change in condition Boiling point/Boiling range:

Liquid, Red, soluble in water

Cloud point / clarification point:

< 30°C

Ignition temperature:

> 450°C (DIN 51 794)

Self-inflammability:

Product is not selfigniting.

Danger of explosion:

Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/steam mixtures is possible.

Vapour pressure at 25°C:

< 1 hPa (DIN 51 754)

Density at 20°C

1.02-1.15 g/cm3 (DIN 51 757)

Solubility in / Miscibility with Water at 20°C:

< 0.2 g/l

Viscosity:
kinematic at 100°C:

< 5 mm²/s (DIN 51 366)

Acute toxicity:

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
8001-58-9 Creosote

Oral LD50 ca. 4000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 > 3200 mg/kg (rat)

Primary irritant effect:

on the skin:

Irritations of the skin are possible
In combination with UV-light, irritations of skin (phototoxic effects) may occur.

on the eye:

 Irritations of the mucous membranes are possible.
 

Sensitization:

No sensitizing effect known.

Additional toxicological information:
 

When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our experience and the information provided to us. 

Ecotoxical effects:

Acquatic toxicity:

 8001-58-9 Creosote

EC50 /72h (static) LC50 /48h (static) LC50 /96h (static)

26 mg/l (algae)
1.14 mg/l (daphnia)
4.1-6.6 mg/l (fish)

General notes:

Do not allow product to reach underground or surface water or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into soil.

Product:

Recommendation

Remove according to local authority recommendations, e.g. convey to a suitable incinerator.

European waste catalogue

The waste code classification is to be carried out according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) specifically for each branch of industry and each type of process.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)

ADR/RID Class:

9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

Hazard Index Number:

90

Substance Index Number:

3082

Packaging group:

III

Label:

9

Designation of goods:

3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Creosote)

Maritime transport IMDG:

IMDG Class:

9

UN Number:

3082

Label

9 + MP

Packaging group:

III

EMS Number:

F-A,S-F

Marine pollutant:

Yes (P)

Correct technical name:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Creosote)

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

ICAO/IATA Class:

9

UN/ID Number:

3082

Label

9

Packaging group:

III

Correct technical name:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Creosote)

Designation according to EC guidelines:

The product has been labelled in accordance with EC Directives / relevant national laws.

Code letter and hazard designation of product:

T Toxic
N Dangerous for the environment

Hazard-determining components of labelling:

Creosote

Risk phrases:

45

May cause cancer.

36/37/38

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

51/53

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety phrases:

26

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

27/28

After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of water and soap.

36/37/39

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

45

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

61

Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.

Special designation of certain preparations:

For use in industrial installations or professional treatment only

Relevant R-phrases  (chapter 2 and 3)

22

Harmful if swallowed 

36/37/38

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

40

Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

45

May cause cancer..

50/53

Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.