Pentachlorophenol ingredients used in pesticide products. The msds tells you about the pesticide and its dangers. Pest control products pcp act registration no 28900. First produced in the 1930s, it is marketed under many trade names. Concentrations in excess of 1 mgm3 can cause upper respiratory irritation with sneezing and coughing. Dolphin bay is committed to serving our industry, in order to ensure the growth of your business and ours. Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all. Technical grade products supplied by spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use. Material safety data sheet pentachlorophenol 62899 page 2 of 7 chloracne in humans, the absorption of pentachlorophenol by any route may result in the development of the skin condition, chloracne. Wood treated with pentachlorophenol should be used only where such protection is important. Its use is now permitted only for industrial purposes. Cdc niosh pocket guide to chemical hazards pentachlorophenol. Pentachlorophenol pcp, casrn 87865 is a chlorinated aromatic compound whose current uses in the united states are limited to the treatment of utility poles, cross arms, railroad ties, wooden pilings e.
Male and female mice evaluated by the national toxicology program were fed up to 400 ppm technical. Pentachlorophenol, technical, also known as santophen or pentachlorol, can be used as a disinfectant. It can be found as pure pcp, or as the sodium salt of pcp, the latter which dissolves easily in water. Buy pentachlorophenolc6 cas 85380741, a biochemical for proteomics research, from santa cruz. Technical fact sheet polybrominated biphenyls pbbs. Department of health and human services public health service agency for toxic substances and disease registry. Data on the substantiation of the maximum permissible concentration of pentachlorophenol in air. Jan 21, 2015 pentachlorophenol is a synthetic substance, made from other chemicals, and does not occur naturally in the environment. Eyes flush eyes with water and seek medical attention immediately.
Material safety data sheet overall 240 sc page 1 of 4 1. Formaldehyde page 3 of 14 toxicological overview kinetics and metabolism formaldehyde is endogenously produced in humans. In addition, consult the hazardous decomposition products section of the msds and the sales specification for further information. The exhaust filters are deemed hazardous due to lead toxicity, and referred to as a d008 waste.
The new hazardous waste contract includes disposal of these pesticides at a hazardous waste destruction facility in northern alberta, canada. The hazard communication standard hcs requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide safety data sheets sdss formerly known as material safety data sheets or msdss to communicate the hazards of hazardous chemical products. Consumer information sheet pentachlorophenol pressuretreated. Pentachlorophenol 87865 hazard summary pentachlorophenol was once one of the most widely used biocides in the united states, but it is now a restricted use pesticide and is no longer available to the general public. Safety rules for pesticide handlers in nonagricultural. Follow the links for more information on compounds or reactions. The business owner remembered that he used a special primer a friend gave him.
Very hazardous in case of skin contact irritant, of eye contact irritant, of ingestion. Osha occupational chemical database occupational safety. File an application tc amend the csfs for products containing technical pentachlorophenol or its salts to indicate that, effective 18 months after publication of the notice or receipt by the registrant whichever occurs later, the hxcdd contamination does not exceed 1. Pentachlorophenol is a restricted use pesticide and is used industrially as a wood preservative for utility poles, railroad ties, and wharf pilings. It is soluble in water and may burn, but it is not easily ignited. Pentachlorophenol penta is commonly dissolved in light petroleum oil or solvent, liquid petroleum gas lpg, or in a petroleum solventwater solution. This conversion may have resulted in character translation or format errors. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Material safety data sheets msds are available at no charge for all of our products by calling us at 8005519663. Federal register hazardous waste management system.
This usually appears as blackheads, whiteheads and yellow cysts over the temples and around the ears. Each precautionary statement is designated a code, starting with the. Humans are usually exposed to impure pentachlorophenol also called technical grade pentachlorophenol. Pentachlorophenol is extremely toxic to humans from acute shortterm ingestion and inhalation exposure. Cpachem is a world leader in custommade multielement calibration standards in inorganic and organic. Hazardous waste hazard code wood preservation k001 bottom sediment sludge from the treatment of wastewaters from wood. The office of hazardous materials safety maintains this data to enhance public access to the departments information.
D ata file preservativetreated plywood introduction most construction applications dont require preservativetreated wood. Pentachlorophenol overview pentachlorophenol pcp is a chemical used in the past as a. Acute inhalation exposures in humans have resulted in neurological, blood, and liver effects, and eye irritation. Formica laminate is an article and not a chemical substance and therefore reach does not apply. Components not listed are either nonhazardous or are below reportable limits. Washington state pesticide data report, 2010 2009 agency. Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
It is used as a fungicide, herbicide and as a disinfectant. Any hazardous constituent above 1% by weight and carcinogens, mutagens, and reproductive toxins above 0. Material safety data sheet pentachlorophenol treated wood. F012 quenching wastewater treatment sludges from metal heat treating operations in which cyanides are used in the process. The data contained in this excel table is not intended to take the place of published agency regulations. Composition comments all concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. It may be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Pentachlorophenol and byproducts of its synthesis hereinafter referred to collectively as pentachlorophenol includes higherchlorinated dioxins and furans, polychlorinated phenols. Us epa pesticides reregistration eligibility decision. Pentachlorophenol pcp is not currently approved for use as an agricultural or veterinary chemical in australia. All atsdr toxicological profile pdf files are electronic conversions from paper copy or other electronic ascii text files. Klisting table example industry and epa hazardous waste no. Chapter 26 hazard communication program chapter 26. If elapsed time since ingestion of sodium pentachlorophenate is unknown or suspected to be greater than 30 minutes, do not induce vomiting and proceed to step 4. In order to receive replacement product or to file a claim, shortages.
Hazardous materials table university of california. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Impure pentachlorophenol the form usually found at hazardous waste sites is dark gray to brown and exists as dust, beads, or flakes. Hazardous waste training is required under state and federal law, and state inspectors may ask to see it during an audit. Ingestion of sodium pentachlorophenate may result in sudden onset of seizures or loss of consciousness. To report an emergency, file a complaint with osha or ask a safety and health question, call 18003216742 osha. The properties of concern section shows echaassigned graphical indicators for certain substance properties that are regarded as being of relevance or importance to human health andor the environment based on the information provided to the agency. Acute and chronic effects of pentachlorophenol and sodium pentachlorophenate upon experimental animals. Pure pentachlorophenol exists as colorless crystals. Buy high purity pentachlorophenol analytical standards from chem service inc. Sds pentachlorophenol treated wood msds msdsdigital.
The main sources of information for this fact sheet are epas. Each document posted on the site includes a link to the corresponding official pdf file on govinfo. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. These include niosh registry of toxic effects, epa tsca. Material safety data sheet pentachlorophenol treated wood section 1 identification manufacturers name. Pentachlorophenol appears in osha subpart z table but not in the ntp annual report on carcinogens. Table ac1 permissible exposure limits for chemical. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. The site was established after pseg began to install 90 foot chemical poles on sidewalks and near schools and homes. Pcp has been used as a wood preservative since 1936. Organisms which can initiate the pathway are given, but other organisms may also carry out later steps. Sep 04, 2015 your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. While we try to keep the data timely and accurate, we make no guarantees.
Directorate of technical support and emergency management dtsem osha occupational chemical database. Each laboratory should maintain a file of applicable msdss. The pentachlorophenol case consists of one pc code. Technical fact sheet polybrominated biphenyls pbbs november 2017. Exposure to high levels of pentachlorophenol can cause increases in. Chapter 26 hazard communication program 281 material safety data sheets copies of material safety data sheets msds for all hazardous chemicals to which employees may be exposed are kept at the companys main office and are to be readily accessible to employees in the work area during each work shift.
Pentachlorophenol was widely used as a pesticide and wood preservative. Mild cases resemble other forms of acne or skin changes observed with aging. Fill in the blank lines in this leaflet and display this handout at the employees work site. Method 528 determination of phenols in drinking water. Msds written information provided by vendors concerning a chemicals toxicity, health hazards, physical properties, fire, and. Ipecac should not be administered to children under 6 months of age. F011 spent cyanide solutions from slat bath pot cleaning from metal heat treating operations. Examples of work activities involving pcp which require special attention when assessing.
Deichmann w, machle w, kitzmiller kv, thomas g 1942. Pentachlorophenol pcp is an industrial wood preservative used mainly to treat utility poles and cross arms. The rfd is an estimate with uncertainty spanning perhaps an order of magnitude of a daily oral exposure to the human population including sensitive subgroups that is likely to be without an appreciable risk of deleterious effects during a lifetime. Atsdr serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances. It is made by only one company in the united states. Epa hazardous waste codes continued code waste description code waste description which cyanides are used in the process. Overview of pentachlorophenol poisoning toxicology merck.
Safety data sheets msds and records for all pesticides used where you work. Pentachlorophenol pcp, commonly known as penta, has been used as a fungicide, molluscicide, insecticide, and wood preservative. Miscarriages, birth defects, sterility, loss of sex driveall. At one time, it was one of the most widely used biocides in the united states. All chemical preparations and materials containing chlorophenols may pose a. Pentachlorophenol pcp is a synthetic organochlorine compound that was first. Pentachlorophenol typically contains contaminants, which may cause or contribute to the carcinogenic potential. Ghs precautionary statement means a standard phrase that describes measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects of a chemical assigned to a hazard class and category. Pentachlorophenol as it is used commercially is a mixture of pentachlorophenol and byproducts formed or present during its production. According to the osha hazard communications standard 29 cfr 1910. Nioshtic2 search results on phenol a searchable database of worker safety and health publications, documents, grant reports, and journal articles supported in whole or in part by niosh health concerns for workers who worked around pentachlorophenol pdf icon.
Pentachlorophenol was widely used as wood preservative until 1987 when its use was restricted to certified applicators. Environmental protection agency epa federal facilities restoration and reuse office ffrro, provides a summary of the contaminant group polybrominated biphenyls pbb s. After looking at the material safety data sheet msds, the business owner found out why the filters failed the test. For chemical wastes commonly related to maintenance and construction projects, such as. This prototype edition of the daily federal register on federalregister. Consumer information sheet pentachlorophenol pressuretreated wood consumer information this wood has been preserved by pressuretreatment with an epa registered pesticide containing pentachlorophenol to protect it from insect attack and decay. Pesticide chemical use profile for pentachlorophenol, sodium. The agency for toxic substances and disease registry atsdr, based in atlanta, georgia, is a federal public health agency of the u. Users are referred to the original paper copy of the toxicological profile for the official text, figures, and tables. Flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 to 20 minutes. General product information pentachlorophenol has been evaluated for possible cancer causation in laboratory animals. Pentachlorophenol pcp is an organochlorine compound used as a pesticide and a disinfectant.
Pentachlorophenol can affect you when breathed in and by passing through your pdf. Hightechnology, highexperienced staff, highquality, highspeed. Weve included the most sought after safety data sheets, and the database just keeps growing. Pentachlorophenol is a manufactured chemical that does not occur naturally. Identification product identifier cca treated wood other means of identification sds number 92kpc recommended use preservative treated wood for various weather protected and exterior uses. Do not rub until skin is free of sawdust and preservative material. Since 1984, the purchase and use of pentachlorophenol has been restricted to certified. Digital formats are acceptable unless otherwise noted.
Wood dust can cause irritation of the nose and throat. We are industry experts, constantly monitoring national and international markets for. Pentachlorophenol has been used as a wood preservative since 1936. Footnotes to table ac1 a the chemical abstracts service registry number is a designation used to identify a specific compound or substance regardless of the naming system. Detox program fact sheet chlorophenols 5 inhalation and skin contacts are the most likely route of exposure at work places 8. Depending on the additives applied to the treating solution, this wood may also contain cas 1522, a product for proteomics research, from santa cruz. This is a textformat pentachlorophenol degradation pathway. We will correct errors brought to our attention as.
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