ASTM D3852-07(2012)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Phenol, Cresols, and Cresylic Acid
Standard Practice for Sampling and Handling Phenol, Cresols, and Cresylic Acid
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful in establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected that this information will only be utilized in conjunction with an existing health and safety program. The information provided cannot be used as a substitute for expert safety and medical advice, but rather as a supplement to such advice.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is provided to ensure that phenol and cresylic acid are properly sampled to provide representative specimens for quality assurance analyses and that they are handled in a safe manner. In general, this practice also applies to cresols, xylenols, and some other alkylated phenolic materials; however, specific information regarding these materials should be sought and used if available.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D3852 − 07(Reapproved 2012)
Standard Practice for
Sampling and Handling Phenol, Cresols, and Cresylic Acid
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3852; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* that this information will only be utilized in conjunction with
an existing health and safety program. The information pro-
1.1 This practice is provided to ensure that phenol and
vided cannot be used as a substitute for expert safety and
cresylic acid are properly sampled to provide representative
medical advice, but rather as a supplement to such advice.
specimens for quality assurance analyses and that they are
handled in a safe manner. In general, this practice also applies
4. Description of Products
to cresols, xylenols, and some other alkylated phenolic mate-
rials; however, specific information regarding these materials
4.1 Phenol is a colorless to light pink crystalline material
should be sought and used if available.
which melts at 40 to 41°C (104 to 106°F). Technical and USP
grades melt at lower temperatures.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4.2 Phenol is both extremely hygroscopic and sensitive to
only.
discoloration. Therefore, it cannot be overemphasized that
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
proper precautions must be undertaken when unloading or
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sampling the product. Moisture must be excluded. The use of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sampling devices that contain metals that may catalyze discol-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
oration (iron, copper) must also be avoided.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 Cresylic acid is a common chemical name applied to
2. Referenced Documents mixtures of alkyl-substituted phenols. Included are mixtures of
cresols, xylenols, and higher alkylated phenols. Many cresylic
2.1 ASTM Standards:
acid mixtures contain measurable amounts of phenol.
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
2.2 Other Documents:
4.4 Most cresylic acid mixtures are liquids at ambient
OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR paragraphs 1910.1000 and
temperatures.However,atlowtemperatures(<0°C)theysome-
1910.1200
timesbecomeveryviscousanddifficulttopour.Somemixtures
U.S. DOT Regulations, 49 CFR Transportation, Subchapter
containing high concentrations of high melting isomers may
C, Parts 171 – 180
form thick slurries or become solids at low temperatures.
NFPA No. 704-1996 Standard System for the Identification
4.5 While phenol or cresylic acids are highly dangerous
of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response
when handled improperly, particularly at the elevated tempera-
3. Significance and Use tures sometimes required to unload tank cars or tank trucks,
handling and sampling need not be hazardous provided the
3.1 This practice is issued to provide information useful in
dangers are recognized. Proper precautionary measures must
establishing sampling and handling procedures. It is expected
be provided and scrupulously adhered to as proscribed by the
MSDS or other locally relevant guidelines.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic
Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
4.6 Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Mate-
mittee D16.08 on Handling and Sampling Aromatic and Cyclic Hydrocarbons.
rials Regulations regarding the shipment of this chemical are
Current edition approved June 1, 2012. Published August 2012. Originally
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D3852 – 07. DOI:
specified in 49 CFR.
10.1520/D3852-07R12.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5. Hazards
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.1 For information on toxicity consult the appropriate
the ASTM website.
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5.2 Consult current OSHA regulations, suppliers’ material
www.access.gpo.gov.
safety data sheets (MSDS), and local regulations for all
Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org. materials utilized in this practice.
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D3852 − 07 (2012)
5.3 Health—Phenol is very corrosive to the skin and pro- and based on recommendations in the appropriate MSDS.With
duces painful and dangerous burns in a very short time. Since phenol and cresylic acid, speed in acting to remove the
phenol is a skin anesthetic, the first reaction is not pain, but a contacting material and seeking medical care is imperative.
whitening of the exposed area. It is readily absorbed through
the skin and mucous membranes or lungs, and severe expo-
8. Precautions
sures may prove fatal unless prompt first aid and medical
8.1 Any person sampling or handling these products should
treatment are exercised. Consult the appropriate MSDS and
have specific first aid instructions and equipment available for
any other applicable local regulations and guidelines for
use in the event of personal contact or exposure as detailed in
recommended unloading procedures. Producers/suppliers typi-
the appropriate MSDS or other local rules and guidelines.
cally have guidelines for these procedures. Workers should
8.2 It is recommended that sampling be conducted only by
wear appropriate protective clothing and personal protective
carefully instructed, experienced, reliable employees, under
equipment as recommended in such guidelines and the appro-
adequate supervision following all the procedures recom-
priate MSDS.
mended in the appropriate MSDS, by the supplier, or by any
5.3.1 Qualitatively, cresylic acid is slightly less acute as a
other applicable local guidelines and rules, or combinations
health hazard than phenol. However, contact of cresylic acid
thereof.
with the skin can produce painful and serious burns in a short
time. It is readily absorbed through the skin and mucous
8.3 Follow shipper’s instructions always, and read and
membranes, through the gastro-intestinal tract, or through the
observe all caution markings on containers.
lungs (either as a vapor or in droplet form), potentially
8.4 Although the vapor given off at elevated temperatures
resultinginsystemicpoisoning.ConsulttheappropriateMSDS
from phenol or cresylic acid will ignite, these materials can
and any other applicable local regulations and guidelines for
generally be handled with little direct danger of fire. The flash
recommended unloading procedures. Producers/suppliers typi-
points of the liquids are higher than the temperatures at which
cally have guidelines for these procedures. Workers should
they are normally handled. In spite of this, carefully restrict
wear appropriate protective clothing and personal protective
open flames and smoking in the vicinity of loading, unloading,
equipment as recommended in such guidelines and the appro-
and storage operations.
priate MSDS.
8.5 Do not permit any person ever to enter an empty phenol
5.4 Fire—For general fire hazards, consult the appropriate
or cresylic acid tank, tank car, or tank truck until it has been
MSDS as well as any other applicable guidelines such as the
thoroughly washed out with warm water, followed by a
NFPA 704M fire hazard classification system.
thorough steaming. Ensure that oxygen content is acceptable
5.5 Molten phenol or cresylic acid can dissolve carbon
and vessel is free of organic vapors. Require the approval and
dioxide and releases it on solidification.
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