International Chemical Safety Cards

4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL ICSC: 0131

4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL
p-Chloro-m-cresol
2-Chloro-5-hydroxytoluene
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
C7H7ClO / C6H3OHCH3Cl
Molecular mass: 142.58
CAS # 59-50-7
RTECS # GO7100000
ICSC # 0131
UN # 2669
EC # 604-014-00-3
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Water spray, powder.
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 combination with breathing protection.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • 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 STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment (extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry.

    Xn symbol
    N symbol
    R: 21/22-41-43-50
    S: (2-)26-36/37/39-61
    UN Hazard Class: 6.1
    UN Packing Group: II
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0131 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL ICSC: 0131

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     WHITE OR SLIGHTLY PINK, HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.




    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including chloride and phosgene.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin and by ingestion.

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

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 235°C
    Melting point: 66°C
    Density: 1.4
    Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.38
    		 Flash point: 118°C
    Auto-ignition temperature: 590°C
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.1
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in fish.
    N O T E S
    Aptal, Baktolan, Parmetol, Raschit are trade names.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G12b
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0131 4-CHLORO-m-CRESOL
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
    IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.