ICSC 1297 - 1,4-DIMETHOXYBENZENE

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1,4-DIMETHOXYBENZENE

ICSC: 1297
_{March 2001}

Benzene, 1,4-dimetoxy-
Hydroquinone dimethyl ether
p-Methoxyanisole

CAS No: 150-78-7
RTECS No: CZ6650000

C₈H₁₀O₂
Molecular mass: 138.17

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames. NO contact with combustibles.	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
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes		Safety spectacles.	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
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
	Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WHITE FLAKES, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 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.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 212°C Melting point: 58-60°C Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.01 Flash point: 88°C Auto-ignition temperature: 438°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-5.6 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.04

NOTES

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

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