NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Resorcinol
CAS#:
108-46-3
CI#:
Not available.
Synonym:
Resorcin; 1,3-Benzenediol;
mdihydroxybenzene
Chemical
Name: Resorcinol
Chemical
Formula: C6H6O2
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Resorcinol
108-46-3
100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Resorcinol: ORAL
(LD50): Acute: 301 mg/kg [Rat]. 200 mg/kg [Mouse]. DERMAL
(LD50):
Acute: 3360 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:Hazardous in case of
skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Classified 4 (No evidence.) by NTP. A4 (Not classifiable for human or
animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS:
Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to liver,
cardiovascular system, endocrine. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the
substance can produce target organs damage.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact:Check for and remove any contact
lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin
Contact:In case of contact, immediately
flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing
before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact:Wash with a disinfectant soap
and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Inhalation:If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation:Evacuate the victim to a safe
area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:Do
NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material
are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be combustible at high
temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: 607.78°C (1126°F)
Flash
Points: CLOSED CUP: 127.22°C (261°F).
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: These products are carbon
oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Slightly
flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Potentially
explosive reaction with nitric acid.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the
spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large
Spill:Use a shovel to put the material into
a convenient waste disposal container. Be careful that the product is not
present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local
authorities.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty
containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all
equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable
protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from
incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids.
Storage:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep
container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:Use process enclosures, local
exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection:Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust
respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits:TWA: 45 STEL: 90 (mg/m3) from ACGIH
(TLV) [United States] TWA: 10 STEL: 20 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
TWA: 10 STEL: 20 from NIOSH [United States] TWA: 45 STEL: 90 (mg/m3) from NIOSH
[United States] TWA: 10 STEL: 20 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] TWA: 45
STEL: 90 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] TWA: 10 STEL: 20 (ppm) [United
Kingdom (UK)] TWA: 46 STEL: 92 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)]3 Consult local
authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid. (Crystals
solid. Powdered solid.)
Odor:
Characteristic. (Slight.)
Taste:
Sweetish followed by bitter.
Molecular
Weight: 110.11 g/mole
Color:
White.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling
Point: 281°C (537.8°F)
Melting
Point: 110°C (230°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not available.
Specific
Gravity: 1.272 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: 3.8 (Air = 1)
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: The product is more soluble
in oil; log(oil/water) = 0.8
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility in water,
diethyl ether.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold water, diethyl
ether.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not available.
Conditions
of Instability: Excess heat, incompatible
materials
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive with
oxidizing agents, acids.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity:
Incompatible
with acetanilide, albumin, alkalies, antipyrine, camphor, ferri salts, menthol,
spirit nitrous ether, urethane, periodate. When heated to decompostion, it emits
acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Dermal
contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
Acute
oral toxicity (LD50): 200 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 3360
mg/kg [Rabbit].
Chronic
Effects on Humans:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Classified 4 (No evidence.) by NTP. A4 (Not classifiable for human or
animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS:
Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. May cause damage to the following organs:
liver, cardiovascular system, endocrine.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:
May
cause cancer based on animal data. No human data found May affect genetic
material.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. It may be absorbed
through the skin and affect metabolism. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation. Ingestion: May cause
gastrointestinal tract irritation. It may affect the blood (methemoglobinemia),
respiration(cyanosis. dyspnea), behavior/nervous system(convulsions, excitement,
tetany, coma, spastic paralysis), cardiovascular system(hypotension), liver, and
kidneys. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin
contact may cause dermatitis, an allergic skin reaction. Ingestion: Prolonged or
repeated ingestion may affect the endocrine system (adrenal gland, thymus),
liver, kidneys, and metabolism.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: CLASS 6.1: Poisonous
material.
Identification:
: Resorcinol UNNA: 2876 PG: III
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not available.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada):
CLASS
D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC). CLASS D-2B:
Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
DSCL
(EEC):
R22-
Harmful if swallowed. R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. R50- Very toxic to
aquatic organisms. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S26- In case of
contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label. S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/Safety data sheets.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Splash
goggles.
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