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EC number: 201-760-8 | CAS number: 87-64-9
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
First-aid measures general : Call a physician immediately.
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a physician immediately.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician immediately.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Call a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide
Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire: Toxic fumes may be released.
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Accidental release measures
Emergency procedures : Ventilate spillage area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapours,spray, mist.
Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.
Methods for cleaning up : Take up liquid spill into absorbent material.
Other information : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling : Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe vapours, spray, mist.
Hygiene measures : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.Always wash hands after handling the product.
Storage conditions : Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.
Special rules on packaging : Keep only in original container. Store in a closed container.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 2922
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (6-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL)
- Chemical name:
- 6-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 8,6
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 2922
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (6-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL)
- Chemical name:
- 6-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 8, 6
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 2922
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (6-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL)
- Chemical name:
- 6-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL
- Labels:
- 8, 6
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 2922
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s. (6-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL)
- Chemical name:
- 6-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOL
- Labels:
- 8, 6
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Appropriate engineering controls: Ensure good ventilation of the work station.
Personal protective equipment: Gloves. Protective clothing. Safety glasses.
Materials for protective clothing: Impermeable clothing
Hand protection: Impermeable protective gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure
Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
Environmental exposure controls: Avoid release to the environment
Stability and reactivity
REACTIVITY : The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions.
POSSIBUILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: High temperature.
INCOMPATABLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing agent. Strong acids. Strong bases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions.
European List of Waste (LoW) code : 07 07 99 - wastes not otherwise specified
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