Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2020-12-14
Product name
Thymol
Product Synonyms
5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol
CAS No.
89-83-8
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
+32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@acros.com, acros.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid White Characteristic Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Dust can form an explosive mixture with air.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product evaporates slowly. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
