Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
128-37-0
Name of the chemical
2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Concentration
>=1-<2.5
General Information
Version
6.1
Revision date
2026-01-21
Product name
Temephos Liquid Formulation
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Veterinary product
Emergency telephone
86-571-87268110
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MSD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
EHSDATASTEWARD@msd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H304, H316, H317, H318, H332, H336, H341, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Appearance : liquid Colour : clear, Straw-coloured Odour : characteristic May be harmful if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting ef- fects. GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irri- tation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 1 hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash 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. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec- tion/ face protection/ hearing protection.
Response
P301 + P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. P304 + P340 + P317 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical help. P305 + P354 + P338 + P317 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if pre- sent and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical help. P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P333 + P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other physicochemical hazards
Not classified based on available information.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irri- : Category 1 tation Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 repeated exposure Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 1 hazard