ICSC 0135 - o-CRESYL GLYCIDYL ETHER

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o-CRESYL GLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0135
_{October 2005}

1,2-Epoxy-3-(o-tolyloxy)propane
Glycidyl 2-methylphenyl ether
2,3-Epoxy-o-tolyl ether
((2-Methylphenoxy)methyl)oxirane

CAS No: 2210-79-9
RTECS No: TZ3700000
EC No: 603-056-00-X

C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Molecular mass: 164.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.	Xn Symbol N Symbol R: 38-43-68-51/53 S: (2-)36/37-61 Note: C

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and amines. Cool. Keep in the dark.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with acids, amines, bases and strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the skin and is mildly irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point at 0.533 kPa: 109-111°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.08 Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.7 Flash point: 113°C c.c.

NOTES

Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

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