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Document ID (ISN)77089
CIS number 01-992
Year 1992
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.97
Title Cresols
Original title Crésols [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Rev.ed., CD-ROM CD 613, May 2000. 4p. Illus. 24 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 89-1461. Acute toxicity: digestive disorders due to the caustic effect; systemic disorders (neuromuscular and cardiovascular disorders, methaemoglobinaemia); hepatic cytolyis; renal tubular necrosis; pulmonary oedema which may be delayed; chemical burns. Chronic toxicity: functional disorders due to systemic poisoning; hepatic, renal and pancreatic damage; skin diseases which may cause necrosis. Exposure limit (France): TWA = 22mg/m3 (5ppm). EEC number and mandatory labelling codes: No.604-004-00-9; T, R24/25, R34, S36/37/39, S44 (isomer mix). Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201.
Descriptors (primary) cresols; m-cresol; France; threshold limit values; p-cresol; o-cresol
Descriptors (secondary) cresylic acid; pulmonary oedema; irritants; hepatic damage; fire hazards; toxicology; skin absorption; caustic substances; renal damage; dermatitis; necrosis; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; chemical burns; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; delayed effects; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; data sheet; dangerous substances
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Alcohols