3,5-xylenol SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name: 3,5-xylenol
- CAS: 108-68-9
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company:Chemicalbook.in
- Address:5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone:+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Category 3, Oral
Acute toxicity - Category 3, Dermal
Skin corrosion, Sub-category 1B
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Danger
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: 3,5-xylenol
- Common names and synonyms: 3,5-xylenol
- CAS number: 108-68-9
- EC number: 203-606-5
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rest. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include corrosion of the mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, and eyes; burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include severe irritation or burning of the eyes and skin; irritation of the respiratory system; dizziness, stomach pain, exhaustion, and coma. It can cause headaches, nausea, and vomiting. It can also cause dermatitis, muscular weakness, dimness of vision, irregular and rapid breathing, ringing in the ears, weak pulse, dyspnea, and unconsciousness. It can damage the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and spleen; and cause edema of the lungs. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, and edema of the larynx and bronchi; chemical pneumonitis; and pulmonary edema. Chronic exposure can lead to digestive disturbances, nervous disorders, and skin eruptions. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound is highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. It is corrosive and extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, eyes and skin. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. (NTP, 1992)
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway. Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport . Administer activated charcoal . Dilution may be contraindicated because it may increase absorption. Do not use emetics . Cover skin burns with dry sterile dressings after decontamination . Phenols and Related compounds
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Flash point data for this chemical are not available. It is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Environmental precautions
Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, bases and oxidants.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
no data available
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use local exhaust or breathing protection.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state:
Solid. Crystalline.
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Colour:
White to slight yellow.
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Odour:
no data available
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Melting point/freezing point:
62.1 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 hPa. Remarks:-.
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range:
221 °C. Atm. press.:987 mBar. Remarks:-.
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Flammability:
Combustible.
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit:
no data available
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Flash point:
101 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 hPa.
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Auto-ignition temperature:
> 555 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 mBar.
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Decomposition temperature:
no data available
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pH:
no data available
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Kinematic viscosity:
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 2.4. Temperature:90.0°C.
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Solubility:
less than 1 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992)
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water:
log Pow = 2.35. Temperature:25.5 °C. Remarks:-.
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Vapour pressure:
5 Pa. Temperature:25 °C. Remarks:-.
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Density and/or relative density:
0.967 g/cm3. Temperature:75 °C.
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Relative vapour density:
(air = 1): 4.2
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Particle characteristics:
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Reacts with acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, bases and oxidants.
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.3,5-DIMETHYLPHENOL is incompatible with bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, and oxidizing agents. It corrodes steel, brass, copper, and copper alloys. (NTP, 1992)
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
no data available
Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomp it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - rat (male/female) - 3 620 mg/kg bw.
- Inhalation: Hazard level at ambient temperature - rat (male/female) - > 0.7 mg/L air.
- Dermal: LD50 - rat (male/female) - > 2 400 mg/kg bw.
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes and skin. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. See Notes.
STOT-repeated exposure
See Notes.
Aspiration hazard
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 - Daphnia magna - 7.7 mg/L - 48 h.
- Toxicity to algae: EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (previous names: Raphidocelis subcapitata, Selenastrum capricornutum) - 14 mg/L - 72 h.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability
Anaerobic degradation of phenolic compounds to methane and carbon dioxide in sewage sludge digestion occurred in both ground water and laboratory digestors. water samples were collected from the near surface ground water in an area contaminated with plant process wastes resulting from operation of a coal tar distilling and wood treating plant. phenolic compounds (including 3,5-dimethylphenol) were isolated from the aqueous samples by dichloromethane extraction.
Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 36 was calculated for 3,5-dimethylphenol(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.35(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate.
Mobility in soil
The Koc of 3,5-dimethylphenol in soils with an organic carbon content <0.15% ranged from 460-1400; the Koc for 3,5-dimethylphenol in Dormont soil (organic carbon content = 1.5%) was determined to be 190(1). According to a classification scheme(2), these Koc values suggest that 3,5-dimethylphenol is expected to have moderate to low mobility in soil(SRC).
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: UN2261 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2261 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2261 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: XYLENOLS, SOLID (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: XYLENOLS, SOLID (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: XYLENOLS, SOLID (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: II (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
See ICSCs 0070 and 601.Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.Health effects may be similar to those of phenol and related compounds.