4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL 0131
October 1997
CAS No: 59-50-7 p-Chloro-m-cresol
2-Chloro-5-hydroxytoluene
RTECS No: GO7100000
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
UN No: 2669
C7H7ClO / C6H3OHCH3Cl
EC No: 604-014-00-3
Molecular mass: 142.58
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Water spray, powder.
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. (See Ingestion). 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. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Headache. Dizziness. Shortness of Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
breath. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. work. attention.
Diarrhoea.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if Xn Symbol
appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting, then N Symbol
remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter R: 21/22-41-43-50
the environment. Personal protection: chemical S: (2-)26-36/37/39-61
protection suit including self-contained breathing UN Hazard Class: 6.1
apparatus. UN Pack Group: II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-II Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry.
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Chemical Safety
0131 4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE OR SLIGHTLY PINK, HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and
CRYSTALLINE POWDER. through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and Evaporation at 20/C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV not established. The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available); sensitization of tract.
skin (Sh); (DFG 2005).
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 235/C Flash point: 118/C
Melting point: 66/C Auto-ignition temperature: 590/C
Density: 1.4 g/cm3 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.1
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.38
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in fish.
NOTES
Aptal, Baktolan, Parmetol, Raschit are trade names.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.
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