3,5-XYLENOL 1356
October 2000
3,5-Dimethylphenol
CAS No: 108-68-9
1-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzene
RTECS No: ZE6475000
C8H10O / 3,5-(CH3)2C6H3OH
UN No: 2261
Molecular mass: 122.2
EC No: 604-037-00-9
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam,
FIRE
water spray, carbon dioxide.
Finely dispersed particles form Prevent deposition of dust; closed
EXPLOSION
explosive mixtures in air. system, dust explosion-proof
electrical equipment and lighting.
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Inhalation
protection. Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Burning Protective gloves. Protective Wear protective gloves when
Skin
sensation. Skin burns. clothing. administering first aid. Rinse and
then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Severe deep Safety goggles, face shield, or eye First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
burns. protection in combination with several minutes (remove contact
breathing protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Burning sensation. Abdominal Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rest. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Ingestion
pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. work. Refer for medical attention.
Dizziness. Headache. Shock or
collapse.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. T Symbol Do not transport with food and
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. R: 24/25-34 feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.
(Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit S: (1/2-)26-28-36/37/39-45
including self-contained breathing apparatus). UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-672 Separated from acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, bases, and oxidants.
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1356 3,5-XYLENOL
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
ODOUR. through the skin, and by ingestion.
Physical dangers Inhalation risk
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
with air. concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
substance at 20掳C.
Chemical dangers
Effects of short-term exposure
Reacts with acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, bases, and
oxidants. The substance is corrosive to the eyes and the skin. The
substance irritates the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.
See Notes.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 219掳C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
Melting point: 64掳C Flash point: 80掳C c.c.
Density: 0.97 g/cm3 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.4-?
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25掳C: 0.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.35
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25掳C: 5
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Also consult ICSC #0601 (Xylenol), 0070 (Phenol).
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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