General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-28
Product name
4-(Methylthio)-m-cresol
CAS No.
3120-74-9
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
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
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H311, H315, H319, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Crystalline White No information available Emergency Overview May be harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H412 - Harmful 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity
