2-nitro-p-cresol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures general : Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell.

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing. If skin irritation occurs: Get

medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell.

2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.

Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Irritation.

Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Eye irritation.

3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Alcohol resistant foam.

2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire: Toxic fumes may be released. Carbon oxides. Nitrogen oxides.

3. Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

Accidental release measures

1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Ventilate spillage area. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Mechanically recover the product.

Other information : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.

Handling and storage

1. Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal protective equipment.

Hygiene measures : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.

2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions : Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4) for transported isolated intermediate. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management system is available at each site. Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every Downstream user of the intermediate.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2446

Shipping

Labels:

6.1

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

2446

Shipping

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2446

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

NITROCRESOLS, SOLID
UN 2446 NITROCRESOLS, SOLID, 6.1, III

Chemical name:

2-NITRO-P-CRESOL

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2446

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Nitrocresols, solid
UN 2446 Nitrocresols, solid, 6.1, III

Chemical name:

2-NITRO-P-CRESOL

Labels:

6.1

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls:

Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Materials for protective clothing:

Impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Hand protection:

Manipulate with gloves. Gloves have to be controlled before the use. Use a technique of withdrawal of gloves suited to avoid that the skin contacts

the product (i.e. without touching the outside surface of the glove). Throw gloves contaminated after the use according to the current laws and to the

good practices of laboratory. Wash and dry hands. The selected gloves have to satisfy the specifications of the EU Directive 89 / 686 / EEC and in the standard IN 374 which derives from it.

Eye protection:

Safety glasses. 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 and body protection:

Wear suitable protective clothing

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).

Environmental exposure controls:

Avoid release to the environment.

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 18(4) for transported isolated intermediate. Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management system is available at each site. Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every Downstream user of the intermediate.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizers. Strong bases. Acid chlorides. Acid anhydrides.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.