International Chemical Safety Cards

COAL-TAR PITCH

ICSC: 1415

Pitch
ICSC #    1415
CAS #     65996-93-2
RTECS # GF8655000
EC #         648-055-00-5
March 07, 2002 Peer reviewe

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT! PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION	Sneezing. Cough. See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.	Closed system and ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Burning sensation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust.)

Separated from strong oxidants. Separated from food and feedstuffs .

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Note: H
T symbol
R: 45
S: 53-45

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 1415

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

COAL-TAR PITCH

ICSC: 1415

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
BLACK TO BROWN PASTE

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating above 400°C producing toxic fumes . Reacts with strong oxidants .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as benzene soluble aerosol for coal tar pitch volatiles) 0.2 mg/m³ as TWA A1 (ACGIH 2001).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed and when heated.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .Exposure to sun may enhance the irritating effect of coal tar pitch on skin and eyes and lead to burns.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis and hyperpigmentation of skin. This substance is carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: >250°C
Melting point: 30-180°C
Density: >1
g/cm3
Solubility in water:
at 20°C
none

Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: <0.01
Flash point: >200°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.04

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to soil contamination and aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

N O T E S

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.

NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1415	COAL-TAR PITCH
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.