Cresol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 4] Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 4] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 3] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 2] Flammable Liquids [Category 4] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 2] Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term) [Category 2] Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 1B]

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Danger!

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Toxic to aquatic life Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Causes damage to: Liver Blood (System) Respiratory System Heart Kidney Central Nervous System May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs: Blood (System) Cardiovascular System Kidney Central Nervous System through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs: Respiratory System through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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Prevention

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Wear eye protection. Wear face protection (full length face shield). Do not breathe fume, mist, vapors or spray. Avoid breathing fume, mist, vapors or spray. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or other hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves, eye protection and face protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed: Call a poison center or doctor. Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with US EPA guidelines for the classification and determination of hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR 261.3. (See Section 13)

2.3 Other hazards

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