ICSC 0131 - 4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL

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4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL	ICSC: 0131 (June 1997)
p-Chloro-m-cresol 2-Chloro-5-hydroxytoluene 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol

CAS #: 59-50-7

UN #: 2669

EC Number: 200-431-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. See Ingestion.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear 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 refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Headache. Dizziness. Shortness of breath. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry.
PACKAGING

4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL

ICSC: 0131

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE OR SLIGHTLY PINK HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene.	Formula: C₇H₇ClO / C₆H₃OHCH₃Cl Molecular mass: 142.58 Boiling point: 235°C Melting point: 66°C Density: 1.4 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.38 Flash point: 118°C Auto-ignition temperature: 590°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.1

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE OR SLIGHTLY PINK HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene.

Formula: C₇H₇ClO / C₆H₃OHCH₃Cl
Molecular mass: 142.58
Boiling point: 235°C
Melting point: 66°C
Density: 1.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.38
Flash point: 118°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 590°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.1

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

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

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK sensitization of skin (SH)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 21/22-41-43-50; S: (2)-26-36/37/39-61

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