1,2-Epoxy-3-(o-tolyloxy)propane
Glycidyl 2-methylphenyl ether
2,3-Epoxy-o-tolyl ether
((2-Methylphenoxy)methyl)oxirane
C10H12O2
Molecular mass: 164.2
ICSC # 0135
CAS # 2210-79-9
RTECS # TZ3700000
EC # 603-056-00-X
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles
or
eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong bases,
strong acids
and
amines
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Cool.
Keep in the dark.
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Note: C
Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 38-43-68-51/53
S: 2-36/37-61
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides.
Reacts
with
acids
,
amines
,
bases
and
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the skin
and
is mildly irritating to
the eyes
and
the respiratory tract
.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point at 0.533 kPa: 109-111°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.08
Solubility in water:
none
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.7
Flash point:
113°C c.c.
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0135
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o-CRESYL GLYCIDYL ETHER
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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.
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