Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 218-044-6 | CAS number: 2042-14-0
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
Depending on the intensity and duration of exposure, effects may vary from mild irritation to severe destruction of tissue., prolonged or repeated exposure can cause:, Damage to the eyes.
Fire-fighting measures
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Advice for firefighters:
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Accidental release measures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed ontainers for disposal.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 2446
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 2446
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Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- 802
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 2446
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Nitrocresols, solid
- Chemical name:
- 3-Nitro-p-cresol
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 2446
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Nitrocresols, solid
- Chemical name:
- 3-Nitro-p-cresol
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection:
impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Stability and reactivity
Disposal considerations
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