General Information
Version
10
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
2-Chloro-5-methylphenol
Product Synonyms
4-Chloro-3-hydroxytoluene; 6-Chloro-m-cresol
CAS No.
615-74-7
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 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
Fisher Scientific UK
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)
H302+H312, H315, H317, H318, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Beige Odorless Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye damage. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H318 - Causes serious eye damage H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth 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. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity
