(2,6-Dimethylheptan-4-yl)phenol, mixed isomers
C15H24O
Molecular mass: 220.4
ICSC # 0309
CAS # 25154-52-3
RTECS # SM5600000
UN # 3145
EC # 601-053-00-8
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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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Alcohol-resistant foam.
Powder
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Carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
AVOID Exposure OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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•Inhalation
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Sore throat.
Nausea.
Burning sensation.
Cough.
Laboured breathing.
Shortness of breath.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
Burning sensation.
Skin burns.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
Severe deep burns.
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Face shield.
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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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Sore throat.
Burning sensation.
Abdominal pain.
Diarrhoea.
Nausea.
Shock or collapse.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection:
chemical protection suit.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
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Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong bases.
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Marine pollutant.
C symbol
N symbol
R: 22-34-62-63-50/53
S: 1/2-26-36/37/39-45-46-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: II
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
PALE YELLOW VISCOUS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
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Reacts
with
strong bases
and
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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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 on spraying.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is corrosive to
the eyes
and
the skin,
and
is irritating to
the respiratory tract
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Corrosive on ingestion.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 290-310°C
Melting point: -8°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.06
(very poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C:
negligible
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.59
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 0.95
Flash point: 148-155°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 370°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.28
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish, in seafood and in plants.
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N O T E S
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Other CAS 84852-15-3. The purity of commercial nonyl phenol is reported as 90% w/w with the following impurities: 2-Nonylphenol (5% w/w), 2,4-Dinonylphenol (5% w/w).
The recommendations on this Card also apply to Isononyl phenol CAS 11066-49-2, Nonyl phenol (branched) CAS 90481-04-2.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC3-II+III
NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0309
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NONYL PHENOL (MIXED ISOMERS)
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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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