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[List of Chemicals] [Risk Notes] [Risk Phrases] [Safety Phrases] [Danger Symbols] |  |
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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. |
| EXPLOSION | Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. | Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. | |
| EXPOSURE | PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! | ||
| Inhalation | Cough. Dizziness. Headache. | Local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
| Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! Burning sensation. Redness. Skin burns. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention. |
| Eyes | Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns. | Safety goggles, face shield, 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 | Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rest. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention. |
| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus). | T Symbol N Symbol R: 24/25-34-51/53 S: (1/2-)26-36/37/39-45-61 Note: C UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: II |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant. |
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE | Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-672 | Separated from food and feedstuffs, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, bases, and oxidants. |
| IMPORTANT DATA | Physical State; Appearance WHITE TO YELLOW LIQUID OR CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Occupational exposure limits |
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin, and by ingestion. Inhalation risk Effects of short-term exposure Effects of long-term or repeated exposure |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | Boiling point: 203-225°C Melting point: 25-75°C Density: 1.02-1.13 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 4-8 Vapour pressure, Pa at °C: 0.5-37 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2 Flash point: 61-95°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 599°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.4-? Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.23-2.36 |
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. |
| NOTES | Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Health effects may be similar to those of phenol and related compounds. Also consult ICSC #0070 (Phenol). The recommendations on this Card also apply to 3,4-xylenol (CAS 95-65-8), 2,5-xylenol (CAS 95-87-4), 2,4-xylenol (CAS 105-67-9), 2,3-xylenol (CAS 526-75-0), and 2,6-xylenol (CAS 576-26-1). |
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Updated by AS. Approved by EC. Last update: 18.12.2000 |
