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290 OILS, MISCELLANEOUS: COAL TAR
Odor: Like fuel oil.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weiglzc:
Not pertinent; Boiling Point at I atm. : > 500, > 200, > 533; Freezing Point: Not pertinent; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: (est.) 0.85 at 20 "C
(liquid); Vqor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of specijic Heats of Vqor (Gas): Not
pertinent; Latent Heat of Vqorization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: (est.) -18,000, -10,000, -
420; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves;
goggles or face shield; Symptoms Following Exposure: INGESTION: irritation of stomach.
ASPIRATION pulmonary irritation is normally minimal but may become more several hours after
exposure. (Delayed development can be detected by serial chest x-rays.); General Treatment for
Exposure: INGESTION: have victim drink water or milk; do NOT induce vomiting. EYES: wash with
copious amounts of water. SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation
(Threshold Limit Value): Not pertinent; Short-Tenn Inhalation Limits: Not pertinent; Toxicity by
Ingestion: Grade 1; LD, 5-15 glkg; Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Irritant
Characteristics: None; Liquid or Solidlrritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing
and allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of skin; Odor 23reshoM: Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (&g. F): 255; Flammable Limits in Air (W): Data not available; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in
Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 300; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent; Burning
Rate: 4 mmlmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

OILS, MISCELLANEOUS: COAL TAR
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Light oil; Chemical Formula: Not applicable.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless to yellow; Odor:
Aromatic; like benzene; pleasant.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 'C and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
Not pertinent; Boiling Point at I atm.: 233-333, 106-167, 379-440; Freezing Point: Not pertinent;
Critical Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: (est.) 0.90 at
20 "C (liquid); Vqor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas):
(est.) 1.071; Latent Heat of Vaporization: (est.) 107,59.8,2.5; Heal of Combustion: -17,440, -9,690,
-405.7; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves;
goggles or face shield; Symptoms Following Exposure: Vapor causes slight irritation of nose and throat,
smarting of eyes. Liquid may irritate skin on prolonged contact; General Treatment for Exposure:
INGESTION: have victim drink water or milk; do NOT induce vomiting. EYES: flush with water for
at least 15 min. SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (ThresholdLim't
Value): Data not available; Short-Tenn Inhalation Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion:
Data not available; Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Zm'tant Characteristics: Vapors
causes a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentrations. The effect
is temporary; Liquid or Solid Im'tant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and
allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of skin; Odor ThreshoM: Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 60 - 77 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (96): 1.3 - 8; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire &tinguishing Agents Not to be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in
Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature : Data not available; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent;
Burning Rate: 4 mmlmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Comn Materials: No