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General Information
Revision date
2015-06-19
Product name
meta-Cresol
Product Synonyms
m-Cresol; m-Cresol practical; phenol, 3-methyl-: 3-hydroxytoluene; meta-Cresylic Acid; 3-Cresol; m-Cresylic Acid
CAS No.
108-39-4
Emergency telephone
800 633-8253 (PERS
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Company Information
company name
Harrell Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H314, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1B
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid H301 - Toxic if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H401 - Toxic to aquatic life POISON! DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, LIVER, KIDNEYS, PANCREAS AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. VAPOR IS IRRITATING TO EYES AND REPSRATORY TRAT. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Appearance Colorless to yellow Physical state liquid Odor Phenolic odor
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Corrosive. Vapors are irritating and may cause damage to the eyes. Contact may cause severe burns and permanent eye damage. Corrosive. Causes severe pain followed by numbness. May be absorbed through the skin with systemic poisoning effects to follow. Discoloration and severe burns may occur. Breathing vapor, dust or mist results in digestive disturbances (vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, diarrhea, loss of appetite). Will irriate, possibly burn respiratory tract. Other symptoms listed under ingestion may also occur. Poison. Symptoms may include burning pain in mouth and throat, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, muscular weakness, irregular breathing, weak pulse, lung damage, liver damage, pancreas damage, kidney damage, coma, and possibly death from circulatory or cardiac failure.
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Further information
Not applicable Unknown acute toxicity 100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
