2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYLPHENOL (ICSC)

2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYLPHENOL	ICSC: 1611

Date of Peer Review: October 2005

Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
Phenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-
2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol
2,6-DTBP

CAS #

128-39-2

C₁₄H₂₂O

RTECS #

SK8265000

Molecular mass: 206.3

UN #

3077

EC Index #

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Sore throat. Burning sensation in the throat and chest.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

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.

Marine pollutant.
EU Classification
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-GM7-III

Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYLPHENOL

ICSC: 1611

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW CRYSTALLINE POWDER, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, bases and oxidants. Attacks steel, brass and copper.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available); (DFG 2005).

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.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 253°C
Melting point: 36-37°C
Density: 0.91 g/cmł
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.04 (very poor)
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

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in fish.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 2005

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol  (SIDS)