m-cresol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

IInhalation:

Get medical attention immediately. Move exposed person to fresh

air. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should

wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus.

Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is

irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration

or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person

providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If unconscious,

place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie,

belt or waistband.

Ingestion:

Get medical attention immediately. Wash out mouth with water.

Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest.

If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is

conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the

exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not

induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If

vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not

enter the lungs. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a

physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention

immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such

as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Skin contact:

attention immediately. Flush contaminated skin with

plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be

treated promptly by a physician. Wash clothing before reuse.

Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Eye contact:

Get medical attention immediately. Immediately flush eyes with

plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.

Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at

least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a

physician.

Notes to physician:

Basic aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or foam.

Not suitable: Do not use water jet.

Special exposure hazards: Combustible liquid. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will

occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent

explosion.

Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity

of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving

any personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from

fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep

fire-exposed containers cool.

Hazardous combustion products:

Decomposition products may include the following materials:

carbon oxides

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained

breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece

operated in positive pressure mode.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without

suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary

and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk

through spilt material. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares,

smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing vapour or mist.

Provide adequate ventilation. Put on appropriate personal protective

equipment (see section 8).

Environmental precautions:

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil,

waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the

product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil

or air).

Large spill:

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent

entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent

material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and

place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see

section 13). Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.

Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated

absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.

Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section

13 for waste disposal.

Small spill:

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with

water and mop up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry

material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Use

spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a

licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

Handling (m-Cresol pure):

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where

this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should

wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not

get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Do

not ingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate

respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter storage

areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Keep in

the original container or an approved alternative made from a

compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and

use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition

source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and

material handling) equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take

precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. To avoid

fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by

earthing and bonding containers and equipment before transferring

material. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous

Storage (m-Cresol pure):

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated

and approved area. Store in original container protected from direct

sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from

incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink.

Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials.

Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and

kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled

containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental

contamination.

Storage (m-Cresol 70):

Do not store below the following temperature: 10°C (50°F). Store in

accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and

approved area. Store in original container protected from direct

sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from

incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink.

Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials.

Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and

kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled

containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental

contamination.

Packaging materials

Recommended: Use original container.

Remarks:

Vent waste air only via suitable separators or scrubbers.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2076

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, LIQUID

Chemical name:

m-Cresol liquid

Language:

English

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

2076

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, LIQUID

Chemical name:

m-Cresol liquid

Language:

English

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2076

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, LIQUID

Chemical name:

m-Cresol liquid

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2076

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, LIQUID

Chemical name:

m-Cresol liquid

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Toxic.
Corrosive.
Combustible.
Flash point (Closed cup): 86°C (DIN 51758)
Has an intense odour.
Keep separated from foodstuffs.

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Passenger aircraft
609: 1 L
Cargo aircraft
611: 30 L

Exposure controls / personal protection

Risk management measures

Occupational exposure controls

Technical measures: If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

In the case of cleaning and maintenance works, special procedures such as purging and washing shall be applied before the system is opened and entered.

Organisational measures: Only properly trained and authorised personnel shall handle the substance. Product-handling procedures shall be well documented.

Personal protection measures

Respiratory protection: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Recommended: Full mask with type ABEK filter

Hand protection: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical

products if product contact cannot be excluded. After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations Recommended: <1 hours (breakthrough time): Fluorinated rubber - FKM, Polychloroprene - CR, Polyvinyl chloride - PVC

Eye protection: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.

Recommended: Tightly fitting safety goggles.

Skin protection: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and

should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Recommended: chemical-resistant protective suit.

Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated

clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Stability and reactivity

Stability:

The product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions

will not occur.

Conditions to avoid:

Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not

pressurise, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers

to heat or sources of ignition.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous

decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal:

Examine possibilities for re-utilisation. Product residues and

uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled,

and disposed of or recycled according to relevant national and local

regulations. Where large quantities are concerned, consult the

supplier. When uncleaned empty containers are passed on, the

recipient must be warned of any possible hazard that may be

caused by residues. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate

code according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used.

It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste

codes specific to industrial sectors and processes according to the

European Waste List (EWL).

Hazardous waste:

The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a

hazardous waste.

Remarks: Any waste contaminated with this product must be incinerated.