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EC/CAS
98-54-4
Name of the chemical
4-tert-Butylphenol (2018/1480)
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
9
Revision date
2026-07-27
Product name
4-tert-Butylphenol
Product Synonyms
4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol
CAS No.
98-54-4
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, H313, H315, H318, H361, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Beige phenolic Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic life. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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
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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. . Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. Included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) for having endocrine disrupting properties. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity