ACID-PHENOL:CHLOROFORM, PH 4.5
• What are the health risks associated with this chemical?
The chemical is toxic if swallowed, toxic in contact with skin, and toxic if inhaled. It can also cause cancer, severe skin burns, eye damage, and damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
• Is the chemical a carcinogen?
Yes, the chemical is category 2 for carcinogen.
• What personal protective equipment or special precautions should be taken when working with this chemical?
When working with this chemical, an individual needs to use protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. An individual needs to wash their hands thoroughly after handling. The chemical can only be use outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• If this is a chemical found in your workplace, what training/education were you given about any risks associated with this chemical?
I work at a hospital but I don’t handle or encounter this chemical.
After checking the information of the chemical in ToxNet, I didn’t found any information about the mixed chemical. I think the MSDS provided in my work is very detailed and mentioned everything about its potential health effects. The MSDS stated precautions and first aid measures. It also mentioned the proper handling and storage.
URL:
http://physio.ucsf.edu/Jan/janlabonly/MSDS/AcidPhenol_Chloroform_withIAA_MSDS.pdf
Hi Krissy,
ReplyDeletei think the MSDS is pretty useful and effective way to have quick access to information regarding the chemical being used in case of an emergency or accident happens. I think all the employees should definitely be required to know where they can find the MSDS for whichever chemicals they can be exposed to and be educated on what information is available on the MSDS. This will be extremely useful in case of an emergency due to accidental exposures.
Hi Krissy,
ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting that the MSDS states that repeated exposure to chloroform can cause cancer, severe skin burns, eye damage, and damage to organs. It's good that your employer has this information available, but makes you wonder what can be used instead to prevent some of these harmful chemical effects.