ICSC 0309 - 4-NONYLPHENOL (BRANCHED)

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4-NONYLPHENOL (BRANCHED)	ICSC: 0309 (April 2014)
Phenol, 4-nonyl, branched

CAS #: 84852-15-3

UN #: 3145

EC Number: 284-325-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Burning sensation. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower for at least 15 minutes. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation in the throat and chest.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Harmful if swallowed May be harmful in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING
Marine pollutant.

4-NONYLPHENOL (BRANCHED)

ICSC: 0309

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₅H₂₄O Molecular mass: 220.3 Boiling point: 290-300°C Melting point: -8°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.95 (20°C) Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.06 (very poor) Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0,3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.59 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.05 Flash point: 141-155°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 370°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.48

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₅H₂₄O
Molecular mass: 220.3
Boiling point: 290-300°C
Melting point: -8°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95 (20°C)
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.06 (very poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0,3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.59
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.05
Flash point: 141-155°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 370°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.48

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Serious local effects on contact with eyes and skin. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the skin and eyes.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Serious local effects on contact with eyes and skin.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the skin and eyes.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
The purity of 4-nonylphenol (branched) is reported as 90% w/w with the following impurities: 2-Nonylphenol (5% w/w), 2,4-Dinonylphenol (5% w/w). The recommendations on this Card also apply to Nonyphenol CAS 25154-52-3, Isononyl phenol CAS 11066-49-2, Nonyl phenol (branched) CAS 90481-04-2.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C, N; R: 22-34-62-63-50/53; S: (1/2)-26-36/37/39-45-46-60-61

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