General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2025-02-26
Product name
2-Methylnaphthalene
CAS No.
91-57-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory research purposes
Emergency telephone
+81-3-5640-8878, +81-3-5640-8902
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
globalbusiness@tcichemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H319, H335, H336, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Lungs) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Lungs) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 2 ard
