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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: 5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol
Catalog Numbers:
AC160150000, AC160150250, AC160151000
Synonyms:
6-Nitro-m-cresol.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 700-38-9 |
5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol |
97 | 211-843-0 |
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: green chunks.
Warning! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract
irritation. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the
skin.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme
diately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison
control center.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket
mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory
medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Flash Point: 109 deg C ( 228.20 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate
personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do
not let this chemical enter the environment.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a
chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a
chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
| 5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
5-Methyl-2-nitrophenol:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Chunks
Appearance: yellow - green
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:53 - 56 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight:153.14
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, acid chlorides, acid
anhydrides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 700-38-9:
SM1130950
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 700-38-9:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
No information available.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
Do not empty into drains.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
NITROCRESOLS, SOLID |
NITROCRESOLS, SOLID |
| Hazard Class: |
6.1 |
6.1 |
| UN Number: |
UN2446 |
UN2446 |
| Packing Group: |
III |
III |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 700-38-9 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 700-38-9 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr
otection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 700-38-9: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #6 Date: 8/28/2007
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
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