Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
Phenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-
2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol
2,6-DTBP
C14H22O
Molecular mass: 206.3
ICSC # 1611
CAS # 128-39-2
RTECS # SK8265000
UN # 3077
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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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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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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.
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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.
Pain.
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Safety goggles
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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 in the throat and chest.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
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:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
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Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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See Chemical Dangers.
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Marine pollutant.
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
TO YELLOW
CRYSTALLINE POWDER
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts
with
acid anhydrides
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acid chlorides
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bases
and
oxidants
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Attacks steel, brass and copper.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available); (DFG 2005).
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 253°C
Melting point: 36-37°C
Density: 0.91
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.04
(very poor)
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1.0
Flash point: 118°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 375°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.5
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in fish.
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N O T E S
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-GM7-III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1611
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2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYLPHENOL
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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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