ICSC 1472 - o-sec-BUTYLPHENOL

o-sec-BUTYLPHENOL	ICSC: 1472 (September 2002)
2-sec-Butylphenol 2-(1-Methylpropyl)phenol

CAS #: 89-72-5

UN #: 3145

EC Number: 201-933-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use carbon dioxide, foam, powder.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Pain. Blisters. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: chemical protection suit.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, bases and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.

o-sec-BUTYLPHENOL

ICSC: 1472

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-AMBER-COLOURED LIQUID OR SOLID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with oxidants. Reacts violently with bases, acid anhydrides and acid chlorides. Attacks steel and copper and its alloys.	Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O / C₂H₅(CH₃)CHC₆H₄OH Molecular mass: 150.2 Boiling point: 224-237°C Melting point: 14°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.98 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 10 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2 Flash point: 107°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.27

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-AMBER-COLOURED LIQUID OR SOLID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with oxidants. Reacts violently with bases, acid anhydrides and acid chlorides. Attacks steel and copper and its alloys.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O / C₂H₅(CH₃)CHC₆H₄OH
Molecular mass: 150.2
Boiling point: 224-237°C
Melting point: 14°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.98
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 10
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2
Flash point: 107°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.27

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes and skin. The vapour is irritating to the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes and skin. The vapour is irritating to the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 ppm as TWA; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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