2,4,6-trimethylphenol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice : Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Treat symptomatically.

Consult a physician.

Do not leave the victim unattended.

Protection of first-aiders : If potential for exposure exists refer to Section below for specific personal protective equipment.

Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin and eyes.

If inhaled : Move to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. If symptoms persist, call a physician. If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice.

In case of skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Use a mild soap if available. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

In case of eye contact : Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Consult a physician. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Protect unharmed eye. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

If swallowed : Call a physician immediately. Gently wipe or rinse the inside of the mouth with water. Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

- Symptoms : Drowsiness

- Nausea

- Central nervous system depression

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment : The first aid procedure should be established in consultation with the doctor responsible for industrial medicine.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet

 

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting: Warning: water promotes the spread of fire.

Burning produces irritant fumes.

The pressure in sealed containers can increase under the influence of heat.

Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health.

 

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Use personal protective equipment. Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health.

Further information: Cool containers/tanks with water spray.

Prevent fire-extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Refer to protective measures listed in sections below (Handling and storage and Exposure controls/personal protection).

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

Remove all sources of ignition.

Make sure that there is a sufficient amount of neutralizing/absorbent material near the storage area.

Mark the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorized personnel.

 

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions: Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.

Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Prevent spreading over a wide area (e.g. by containment or oil barriers). Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.

 

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up:

Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations.
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in workrooms.

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin and eyes.

Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces.

Keep container closed when not in use.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge (which might cause ignition of organic vapours). Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hygiene measures: Store personal protection equipment in a clean location away from the work area. Keep working clothes separately.

 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Do not store together with explosives, gases, oxidizing solids, products which form flammable gases in contact with water, oxidizing products, infectious products and radioactive products.

Advice on common storage: Keep away from oxidizing agents, strongly alkaline and strongly acid materials in order to avoid exothermic reactions.

 

Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s): Consult the technical guidelines for the use of this substance/mixture.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 2430

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ADR/RID/ADN : ALKYLPHENOLS, SOLID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2,4,6-trimethylphenol

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 8: Corrosive substances

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Labels:

8

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Classification code: C4
Hazard Identification Number : 80
Tunnel restriction code: E

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN 2430

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ALKYLPHENOLS, SOLID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2,4,6-trimethylphenol

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 8: Corrosive substances

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Labels:

8

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Classification code: C4
Hazard Identification Number : 80
Tunnel restriction code: E

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 2430

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ALKYLPHENOLS, SOLID, N.O.S. (2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENOL)

Chemical name:

2,4,6-trimethylphenol

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 8: Corrosive substances

Packing group:

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

EmS code:

F-A

S-B

Labels:

8

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

IMDG Code segregation group - none

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 2430

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Alkylphenols, solid, n.o.s. (2,4,6-Trimethylphenol)

Chemical name:

2,4,6-trimethylphenol

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 8: Corrosive substances

Packing group:

Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger

Labels:

8

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Packing instruction (cargo aircraft): 863
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft): 859

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Special precautions for user:
Remarks : The transport of dangerous goods, including their loading and unloading, must be done by people who received the necessary training required by Modal Regulations.

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code:
Not applicable for product as supplied.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Use only appropriately classified electrical equipment and powered industrial trucks.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166

Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Do not wear contact lenses.

Hand protection

Material: Protective gloves complying with EN 374.

Remarks: Follow the instructions for use issued by the producer.

Material: Polyvinyl alcohol or nitrile- butyl-rubber gloves

Remarks: Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Skin and body protection: Workers should wear antistatic footwear.

Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Respiratory protection: In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an

approved filter. Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 14387)

Filter type: Organic vapour type (A)

Protective measures: Do not wear contact lenses.

Ensure that eye flushing systems and safety showers are located close to the working place.

Environmental exposure controls
General advice : Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Prevent spreading over a wide area (e.g. by containment or oil barriers).
Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

 

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

 

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. No decomposition if used as directed.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Protect from frost, heat and sunlight. No decomposition if used as directed.

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Alkaline earth metals

Strong acids and strong bases

Strong oxidizing agents

Strong reducing agents

 

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), dense black smoke.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product: Do not dispose of with domestic refuse.

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.

Container hazardous when empty.

Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

 

Contaminated packaging: Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.