Ingestion of sodium pentachlorophenate may result in sudden onset of seizures or loss of consciousness. This prototype edition of the daily federal register on federalregister. To report an emergency, file a complaint with osha or ask a safety and health question, call 18003216742 osha. Environmental protection agency epa federal facilities restoration and reuse office ffrro, provides a summary of the contaminant group polybrominated biphenyls pbb s. Since 1984, the purchase and use of pentachlorophenol has been restricted to certified. It may be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Pentachlorophenol is a restricted use pesticide and is used industrially as a wood preservative for utility poles, railroad ties, and wharf pilings. Weve included the most sought after safety data sheets, and the database just keeps growing. 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.
Federal register hazardous waste management system. Hazardous waste training is required under state and federal law, and state inspectors may ask to see it during an audit. Miscarriages, birth defects, sterility, loss of sex driveall. Pentachlorophenol as it is used commercially is a mixture of pentachlorophenol and byproducts formed or present during its production. Pesticide chemical use profile for pentachlorophenol, sodium. This site contains information about the chemical pentachlorophenol pentachlorophenol c6hcl5o is. Pentachlorophenol is a manufactured chemical which is a restricted use pesticide and is used industrially as a wood preservative for utility poles, railroad ties, and wharf pilings. Technical fact sheet polybrominated biphenyls pbbs november 2017.
Dolphin bay is committed to serving our industry, in order to ensure the growth of your business and ours. It is soluble in water and may burn, but it is not easily ignited. Msds written information provided by vendors concerning a chemicals toxicity, health hazards, physical properties, fire, and. Pentachlorophenol pcp, commonly known as penta, has been used as a fungicide, molluscicide, insecticide, and wood preservative. Pentachlorophenol is extremely toxic to humans from acute shortterm ingestion and inhalation exposure. Depending on the additives applied to the treating solution, this wood may also contain cas 1522, a product for proteomics research, from santa cruz. Overview of pentachlorophenol poisoning toxicology merck. Pcp has been used as a wood preservative since 1936. Users are referred to the original paper copy of the toxicological profile for the official text, figures, and tables. Sep 04, 2015 your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. All chemical preparations and materials containing chlorophenols may pose a. Technical fact sheet polybrominated biphenyls pbbs.
Pentachlorophenol penta is commonly dissolved in light petroleum oil or solvent, liquid petroleum gas lpg, or in a petroleum solventwater solution. Ipecac should not be administered to children under 6 months of age. Washington state pesticide data report, 2010 2009 agency. Safety data sheets msds and records for all pesticides used where you work. This is a textformat pentachlorophenol degradation pathway. Pentachlorophenol is a manufactured chemical that does not occur naturally. While we try to keep the data timely and accurate, we make no guarantees. Sds pentachlorophenol treated wood msds msdsdigital. Pentachlorophenol pcp is an industrial wood preservative used mainly to treat utility poles and cross arms. Each laboratory should maintain a file of applicable msdss. Humans are usually exposed to impure pentachlorophenol also called technical grade pentachlorophenol. Concentrations in excess of 1 mgm3 can cause upper respiratory irritation with sneezing and coughing. The site was established after pseg began to install 90 foot chemical poles on sidewalks and near schools and homes.
Pentachlorophenol ingredients used in pesticide products. Safety rules for pesticide handlers in nonagricultural. 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. Mild cases resemble other forms of acne or skin changes observed with aging. Buy pentachlorophenolc6 cas 85380741, a biochemical for proteomics research, from santa cruz. Pentachlorophenol has been used as a wood preservative since 1936. Table ac1 permissible exposure limits for chemical. Organisms which can initiate the pathway are given, but other organisms may also carry out later steps. We are industry experts, constantly monitoring national and international markets for. Pure pentachlorophenol exists as colorless crystals. It is made by only one company in the united states. All atsdr toxicological profile pdf files are electronic conversions from paper copy or other electronic ascii text files. Each document posted on the site includes a link to the corresponding official pdf file on govinfo.
Material safety data sheet overall 240 sc page 1 of 4 1. After looking at the material safety data sheet msds, the business owner found out why the filters failed the test. Fill in the blank lines in this leaflet and display this handout at the employees work site. Hightechnology, highexperienced staff, highquality, highspeed. First produced in the 1930s, it is marketed under many trade names. General product information pentachlorophenol has been evaluated for possible cancer causation in laboratory animals.
The new hazardous waste contract includes disposal of these pesticides at a hazardous waste destruction facility in northern alberta, canada. Cdc niosh pocket guide to chemical hazards pentachlorophenol. Wood treated with pentachlorophenol should be used only where such protection is important. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. The exhaust filters are deemed hazardous due to lead toxicity, and referred to as a d008 waste. For chemical wastes commonly related to maintenance and construction projects, such as. 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. Epa hazardous waste codes continued code waste description code waste description which cyanides are used in the process. Pentachlorophenol was widely used as a pesticide and wood preservative. The main sources of information for this fact sheet are epas. Pest control products pcp act registration no 28900. F012 quenching wastewater treatment sludges from metal heat treating operations in which cyanides are used in the process. Us epa pesticides reregistration eligibility decision. Search results for pentachlorophenol at sigmaaldrich.
This usually appears as blackheads, whiteheads and yellow cysts over the temples and around the ears. 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. Follow the links for more information on compounds or reactions. Any hazardous constituent above 1% by weight and carcinogens, mutagens, and reproductive toxins above 0. Pentachlorophenol typically contains contaminants, which may cause or contribute to the carcinogenic potential. Do not rub until skin is free of sawdust and preservative material. 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.
Its use is now permitted only for industrial purposes. Pentachlorophenol appears in osha subpart z table but not in the ntp annual report on carcinogens. The pentachlorophenol case consists of one pc code. Pentachlorophenol overview pentachlorophenol pcp is a chemical used in the past as a.
Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Cpachem is a world leader in custommade multielement calibration standards in inorganic and organic. Male and female mice evaluated by the national toxicology program were fed up to 400 ppm technical. Pentachlorophenol and byproducts of its synthesis hereinafter referred to collectively as pentachlorophenol includes higherchlorinated dioxins and furans, polychlorinated phenols. F011 spent cyanide solutions from slat bath pot cleaning from metal heat treating operations.
Components not listed are either nonhazardous or are below reportable limits. Formica laminate is an article and not a chemical substance and therefore reach does not apply. Department of health and human services public health service agency for toxic substances and disease registry. D ata file preservativetreated plywood introduction most construction applications dont require preservativetreated wood. Symptoms of the unlikely ingestion of pentachlorophenol treated wood include rapid heart rate and respiration, elevated temperature and blood pressure, muscular weakness, excessive sweating, dizziness. At one time, it was one of the most widely used biocides in the united states. 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. Pentachlorophenol pcp is a synthetic organochlorine compound that was first. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It is used as a fungicide, herbicide and as a disinfectant. Chapter 26 hazard communication program chapter 26. It can be found as pure pcp, or as the sodium salt of pcp, the latter which dissolves easily in water. Material safety data sheets msds are available at no charge for all of our products by calling us at 8005519663.
Material safety data sheet pentachlorophenol treated wood. Buy high purity pentachlorophenol analytical standards from chem service inc. Very hazardous in case of skin contact irritant, of eye contact irritant, of ingestion. Eyes flush eyes with water and seek medical attention immediately.
Pentachlorophenol pcp is not currently approved for use as an agricultural or veterinary chemical in australia. These include niosh registry of toxic effects, epa tsca. Klisting table example industry and epa hazardous waste no. In order to receive replacement product or to file a claim, shortages. 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. Each precautionary statement is designated a code, starting with the.
Msds sds emergency response chemical biosafety power measurements member. In addition, consult the hazardous decomposition products section of the msds and the sales specification for further information. The data contained in this excel table is not intended to take the place of published agency regulations. 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. 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. Osha occupational chemical database occupational safety.
Digital formats are acceptable unless otherwise noted. Consumer information sheet pentachlorophenol pressuretreated. Impure pentachlorophenol the form usually found at hazardous waste sites is dark gray to brown and exists as dust, beads, or flakes. The office of hazardous materials safety maintains this data to enhance public access to the departments information. Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Formaldehyde page 3 of 14 toxicological overview kinetics and metabolism formaldehyde is endogenously produced in humans.
The agency for toxic substances and disease registry atsdr, based in atlanta, georgia, is a federal public health agency of the u. 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. We will correct errors brought to our attention as. This conversion may have resulted in character translation or format errors. Produced by the us dot the erg is designed to aid first responders in quickly identifying specific or generic hazards of materials involved in an incident and protecting themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of an incident. The msds tells you about the pesticide and its dangers. 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. Method 528 determination of phenols in drinking water. Data on the substantiation of the maximum permissible concentration of pentachlorophenol in air. Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all. Material safety data sheet pentachlorophenol treated wood section 1 identification manufacturers name. Composition comments all concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Hazardous materials table university of california.
Technical grade products supplied by spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use. Exposure to high levels of pentachlorophenol can cause increases in. Sodium pentachlorophenate is a white or tan, powdered solid. The business owner remembered that he used a special primer a friend gave him. Flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 to 20 minutes. 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. According to the osha hazard communications standard 29 cfr 1910. Hazardous waste hazard code wood preservation k001 bottom sediment sludge from the treatment of wastewaters from wood. Directorate of technical support and emergency management dtsem osha occupational chemical database.
Jan 21, 2015 pentachlorophenol is a synthetic substance, made from other chemicals, and does not occur naturally in the environment. Acute inhalation exposures in humans have resulted in neurological, blood, and liver effects, and eye irritation. Examples of work activities involving pcp which require special attention when assessing. Deichmann w, machle w, kitzmiller kv, thomas g 1942.