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KOPPERSJ <br />Safety Data Sheet <br />Material Name: CREOSOTE - PETROLEUM PRESSURE TREATED WOOD SDS ID: 00230493 <br />Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES <br />Inhalation <br />If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is <br />difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. <br />Skin <br />Take off contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated <br />clothing and shoes before reuse. Skin contact causes photosensitization which can last for 36-72 hours after <br />exposure. Keep out of direct sunlight for the next two to three days to avoid sunburn to the photosensitized skin <br />areas. Use a broad spectrum blockout cream to protect against UV alpha ray exposure. Get medical attention, if <br />needed. <br />Eyes <br />DO NOT rub eyes. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to <br />do. Continue rinsing. Then get immediate medical attention. <br />Ingestion <br />If swallowed, get medical attention. <br />Most Important Symptoms/Effects <br />Acute <br />harmful if inhaled, respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, allergic reactions <br />Delayed <br />allergic reactions, nasal cancer, skin cancer <br />Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed <br />For inhalation, consider oxygen. <br />Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES <br />Extinguishing Media <br />Suitable Extinguishing Media <br />water stream, water spray or fog <br />Unsuitable Extinguishing Media <br />Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. <br />Special Hazards Arising from the Chemical <br />Slight fire hazard. Avoid generating dust. <br />Hazardous Combustion Products <br />Oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen <br />Fire Fighting Measures <br />Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Keep unnecessary <br />people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. <br />Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters <br />Wear full protective firefighting gear including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for protection against <br />possible exposure. <br />Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br />Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures <br />Wear personal protective clothing and equipment, see Section 8. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage. <br />Page 3 of 13 Issue date: 2017-02-03 Revision 2.5 Print date: 2017-02-03 <br />