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CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Synonyms: 3-Hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl benzene;
Isopropyl-cresol; Thyme camphor; 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol; 3-Hydroxy-p-cymene
CAS No.: 89-83-8
Molecular Weight: 150.22
Chemical Formula: C10H14O
Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life)
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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This compound resembles phenol in its systemic actions, but is less toxic
because it is almost insoluble.
Inhalation:Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may
include coughing, shortness of breath. May be absorbed into the bloodstream with
symptoms similar to ingestion.
Ingestion:Produces abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, central
hyperactivity (e.g., talkativeness), and occasionally convulsions, coma and
cardiac and respiratory collapse. Oils and alcohols may promote absorption into
the body. May cause kidney and liver damage.
Skin Contact:Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness,
itching, and pain.
Eye Contact:Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:No information found.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion:Give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
Eye Contact:Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if
irritation persists.
Fire:As with most organic solids, fire is possible
at elevated temperatures or by contact with an ignition source.
Explosion:Not an explosion hazard under normal conditions of storage and
use, but fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the
presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide.
Special Information:In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing
and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece
operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or
spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills:
Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a
method that does not generate dust.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:None established.
Ventilation System:A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust
ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work
area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):For conditions of use where
exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible,
a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a
NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels
are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection:Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain
and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: Small colorless granules.
Odor: Thyme-like odor.
Solubility: 0.1g/100g water.
Specific Gravity: 0.97 @
25C/4C
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: 233C (451F)
Melting Point: 48 - 51C (118
- 124F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No
information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1 @
64C (147F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability:Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may
form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:Acetanilide, antipyrine, camphor, chorohydrate, strong
oxidizers, spirit nitrous ether, menthol, quinine sulfate, salol, and urethane.
Conditions to Avoid:Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
Environmental Fate:No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:Dangerous to the environment. Toxic to aquatic
organisms; may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their
independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular
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