ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC. -- M-CRESOL, 99%, C8572-7 -- 6810-00N016631
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:M-CRESOL, 99%, C8572-7 MSDS Date:10/27/1987 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N016631 === Responsible Party === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC. Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53201 Country:US Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979 Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233 Country:US Phone:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:M-CRESOL (SARA III) CAS:108-39-4 RTECS #:GO6125000 Fraction by Wt: 99% OSHA PEL:5 PPM, S ACGIH TLV:N/K EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 242 MG/KG. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THRU SKIN. CAUSES BURNS. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INHALATION MAY BE FATAL AS A RESULT OF SPASM, INFLAMMATION & EDEMA OF THE LARYNX & BRONCHI, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS & (EFTS OF OVEREXP) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:PULMONARY EDEMA. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA & VOMITING. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE:DAMAGE TO THE EYES & KIDNEYS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMED . EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGER. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MI NS WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES.REMOVE & WASH CONTAM CLTHG PROMPTLY. DISCARD CONTAM SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:187F,86C Lower Limits:1.06% @ 150C Upper Limits:1.35% @ 150C Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . COMBUSTIBLE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY LIME/SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN CLSD CNTNR & HOLD FOR WASTE DISP. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HIGHLY TOXIC. Other Precautions:CORROSIVE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & OPEN FLAME. HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES. Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG W/FULL LGTH FCSHLD (FP N Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:F6 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:397F,203C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>46F,>8C Vapor Density:3.72 Spec Gravity:1.034 Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES OXIDIZING AGENTS & BASES. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.