Safety data for cresol
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Synonyms: cresylic acid, crysylol, tricresol, methylphenol
Molecular formula: C7H8O
CAS No: 1319-77-3
EINECS No: 215-293-2
Physical data
Appearance: brownish liquid with a phenol-like odour
Melting point: 11 - 35 C (?)
Boiling point: 201 C
Vapour density: 3.7 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure: 0.1 mm Hg at 20 C
Density (g cm-3): 1.04
Flash point: 86 C (closed cup)
Explosion limits: 1.1 - 1.4%
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: moderate
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Toxicology
Corrosive. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and
in contact with skin. Severe skin and eye irritant. May cause
skin burns or discolouration. Chronic exposure may lead to kidney or liver damage.
Typical TLV/TWA 5 ppm. Typical PEL 5 ppm.
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ORL-RAT LD50 1454 mg kg-1
SKN-RBT LD50 2000 mg kg-1
ORL-MUS LD50 760 mg kg-1
ORL-RBT LDLO 1400 mg kg-1
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R23 R24 R25 R34.
Transport information
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UN No 2076. Hazard class 6.1.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, gloves, adequate ventilation.
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here.)
S36 S37 S39 S44.