Material Safety Data Sheet

WHMIS Protective Clothing TDG Road/Rail

Section I - Product Identification and Uses

Common/Trade Name COAL TAR MSDS #
9942
Synonyms Crude Coal Tar

Chemical Name Not applicable

Chemical Formula Not applicable

Chemical Family Not available

Supplier ARCELORMITTAL DOFASCO INC.

P.O. BOX 2460
HAMILTON, ON.
CANADA L8N 3J5
(905) 548-7200 EXT. 4051 (By-Product Sales)

Material Uses Internally generated by-product material.

Section IA - First Aid Measures

Eye Contact Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and
lower eyelids. Seek medical attention.

Skin Contact Immediately wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.

Inhalation Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Ingestion DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person.
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Section II - Composition and Information on Ingredients

Name CAS# % by Weight TLV/PEL LC50/LD50

1. COAL TAR 8007-45-2 92-100 Not available. Not available.

Section III - Toxicological Properties

Routes of entry Eye contact. Skin contact. Absorbed through skin. Inhalation.
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TLV TWA: 0.2 (mg/m ) from ACGIH (Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles)

Toxicity for animals LD50: Not available.

LC50: Not available.
Chronic effects on humans CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified as A1 (Confirmed Human Carcinogen) by ACGIH.

Coal tar contains polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons which are proven to be carcinogenic in
both animals and humans. Coal tar is listed by NTP as a carcinogen. Prolonged or repeated
skin contact may cause skin cancer. Long term inhalation overexposure may cause
pulmonary cancer.
Acute effects on humans Inhalation may cause upper respiratory irritation. Moderate irritation of skin and eyes. May
cause chemical burns on contact. Skin photosensitization (more sensitive to sunlight
resulting in severe sunburn) may occur. Headache, dizziness and nausea.
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Section IV - Physical Data

Physical State and Appearance Liquid (viscous). Vapor Pressure <0.1 KPA @ 20OC
pH Not applicable. Evaporation Rate Not applicable.
Odor Threshold Not applicable. Viscosity Temperature dependent.
Volatility Not applicable. Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Melting/Sublimation Point Not applicable. Critical temperature Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point Not applicable. Instability temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity 1.2 (Water = 1) Conditions of instability No additional remark.
Vapor Density >1 (Air = 1) Solubility Partially soluble in methanol,
soluble in benzene.
Dispersion Properties Not available. Odor Aromatic.
Color Black (dark).

Section V – Fire and Explosion Data

The product is Under open spill conditions tar is not normally combustible. In confined areas such as
storage tanks, tanker trucks, or process vessels with a vapour space the vapour space
will in many cases be close to or above the LEL.

Auto-ignition temperature Not available.

Fire degradation products Carbon compounds. Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), Coal tar pitch.

Flash Points 102oC. (215.60F.) Flash point may be lowered depending on vapour space.

Flammable Limits Not available.

Fire Extinguishing Procedures Use DRY chemicals, CO2, foam. Use SCBA during fire fighting.

Flammability Under open spill conditions tar is not normally combustible. In confined areas such as
storage tanks, tanker trucks, or process vessels with a vapour space the vapour space
will in many cases be close to or above the LEL.

Risks of explosion Refer to Flammability section above.

Section VI – Reactivity Data

Stability The product is stable.

Hazardous Decomp. Products Carbon compounds. Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), Coal tar pitch.

Degradability Not available.

Products of Degradation Not available.

Corrosivity No specific information is available in our database regarding the corrosivity of this
product in presence of various materials.

Reactivity Reacts violently with strong oxidizers such as liquid chlorine, sodium or potassium
hypochlorite, nitric acid and peroxides.
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Section VII – Preventive Measures

Waste Information Dispose of in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations.

Storage Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place protected from damage. Keep away from heat,
flame and ignition sources.

Precaution Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapours or spray mists. No smoking,
welding, or ignition sources in area of use. After handling, always wash hands and face
thoroughly with soap and water. Launder contaminated clothing prior to reuse.

Small spill and leak Contain spill, absorb with sand, coal or other absorbent material. Store contaminated
material in closed metal containers. Do not use traffic flares at spill locations. Use
appropriate personal protective equipment during clean-up.

Large spill and leak Refer to procedures in small spill and leak.

Section VIII – Protective Measures

Protective Clothing Acrylonitrile Gloves. Use MSHA/NIOSH approved Organic
Vapour Respirator. Safety glasses with sideshields.

Engineering Controls Use general ventilation under normal conditions. Use mechanical ventilation if mist or vapour
is generated.

Section IX – Classification
TDG Road/Rail Not controlled under TDG (Canada) for pure Coal Tar. Solids
contaminated with tar are TDG material (see secondary materials
profile).

Maritime Transportation Not available.

WHMIS WHMIS CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY
TOXIC).

Federal and Provincial CEPA DSL; SULPHUR; COAL TAR

Regulations

Section X – Other Information

References Dofasco’s Material Safety Data Sheet

If the use of this material is other than that specified by the supplier, additional precautions may be required.

Effective Date: March 22, 2012

EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1-760-476-3962
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To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor an y of its subsidiaries assumes any liability
whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the
user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are
the only hazards that exist.