International Chemical Safety Cards

m-CRESOL ICSC: 0646

3-Cresol
3-Methylphenol
3-Hydroxytoluene
1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzene
C7H8O / C6H4(OH)CH3
Molecular mass: 108.15
ICSC #    0646
CAS #     108-39-4
RTECS # GO6125000
UN #        2076
EC #         604-004-00-9
November 25, 1998 Peer reviewed
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.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Above 86°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 86°C use a closed system, ventilation.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
 •INHALATION Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Sore throat. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
 •SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Roughness. Skin burns. Pain.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
 •EYES Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.
Safety goggles, or face shield, 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 Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Dizziness. Dullness. Headache. Shock or collapse. Unconsciousness.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Should be stored in iron or steel containers.
Note: C
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R: 24/25-34
S: 1/2-36/37/39-45
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Subsidiary Risks: 8
UN Packing Group: II
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0646 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 5 ppm; 22 mg/m3 (skin) (ACGIH 1998).
OSHA PEL: TWA 5 ppm (22 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 2.3 ppm (10 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: 250 ppm


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

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance severely irritates the eyes, the skin, the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure may result in unconsciousness. The effects may be delayed.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to the vapour. The substance may have effects on the liver, kidneys and pancreas.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 202°C
Melting point: 11-12°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.03
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20 °C: 2.4
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.72
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 86°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 626°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.96
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
N O T E S
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G61b

NFPA Code: H3; F2; R0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0646 m-CRESOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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 NIOSH IDLH values.