o-cresol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation: 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 (molten): Get mecical 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.

CONTACT WITH THE HOT MELT: Cooling immediately with plenty

of water. Do not remove product crusts which may have formed

neither forcibly nor by applying any solvents to the skin involved. In

order to obtain medical care for possible burns and for a smooth

cleansing of the skin, seek medical advice immediately.

Skin contact (solid):

Wash the skin immediately with plenty of soap and water; cleaning immediately with polyethyleneglycol 400 and washing subsequently with plenty of soap and water would be more effective. Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Continue to rinse

for 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: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.

Not suitable: None known.

Special exposure hazards No specific fire or explosion hazard.

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.

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:

Personal precautions

Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water

courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up

material and place in a designated, labelled waste container.

Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see

section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for

waste disposal.

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: 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. Provide adequate ventilation. Put on

appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).

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).

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: Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water

courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up

material and place in a designated, labelled waste container.

Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see

section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for

waste disposal.

Small spill:

Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and

place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a

licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

Handling:

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 ingest. If during normal use

the material presents a respiratory hazard, use only with adequate

ventilation or wear appropriate respirator. Keep in the original

container or an approved alternative made from a compatible

material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers

retain product residue and can be hazardous.

Storage (molten):

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a dry place.

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 (solid):

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original

container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and wellventilated

area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10)

and food and drink. 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:

3455

Shipping

Shipping 1

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, SOLID molten

Chemical name:

o-Cresol

Language:

English

Shipping 2

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, SOLID

Chemical name:

o-Cresol

Language:

English

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

3455

Shipping

Shipping 1

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, SOLID molten

Chemical name:

o-Cresol

Language:

English

Shipping 2

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, SOLID

Chemical name:

o-Cresol

Language:

English

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3455

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, SOLID molten

Chemical name:

o-Kresol rein

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3455

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CRESOLS, SOLID

Chemical name:

o-Cresol

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

molten:
Toxic.
Corrosive.
Combustible.
Flash point (Closed cup): 81°C (DIN 51758)
Hot melt; risk of skin burns.
Keep separated from foodstuffs.
solid:
Toxic.
Corrosive.
Evil smelling.
Keep separated from foodstuffs.

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.

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.