ICSC:NENG0131 International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)

p-Chloro-m-cresol
2-Chloro-5-hydroxytoluene
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
C₇H₇ClO / C₆H₃OHCH₃Cl
Molecular mass: 142.58

ICSC #    0131
CAS #     59-50-7
RTECS # GO7100000
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. 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

Important Data

Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE OR SLIGHTLY PINK, HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical Dangers:

Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene .

Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available); sensitization of skin (Sh); (DFG 2005).

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 is irritating to 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
g/cm³

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. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-II

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0131	4-CHLORO-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.