Product ID:CRESYLIC ACID
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-9019
MSDS Number: BKQVH

MERICHEM COMPANY

1914 HADEN ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77015
US

Emergency Phone: 713-455-1311/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 713-455-1311

Cage: MERIC

MERICHEM COMPANY

HOUSTON, TX 77015 US

Telephone: 713-455-1311

Cage: MERIC

PHENOL

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3325000

Fraction By Weight: 29%

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9091

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

M-CRESOL (SARA III)

CAS: 108-39-4

RTECS: GO6125000

Fraction By Weight: 19%

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

O-CRESOL (SARA III)

CAS: 95-48-7

RTECS: GO6300000

Fraction By Weight: 17%

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

P-CRESOL (SARA III)

CAS: 106-44-5

RTECS: GO6475000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

XYLENOL (SARA III)

CAS: 1300-71-6

RTECS: ZE5425000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYL PHENOLS

Fraction By Weight: 6%

PHENOL,2,4-DIMETHYL

Fraction By Weight: 5%

ALKYL PHENOLS

Fraction By Weight: 4%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-ABSORPTION MAY CAUSE MUSCULAR
WEAKNESS,GASTRIC DISTURBANCES,SEVERE DEPRESSION,SHOCK,COLLAPSE &
DEATH. INGESTION:CAUSES INTENSE BURNING OF THE MOUTH &
THROAT,ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA.SKIN:PENETRATE S & RESULTS BURNS &
DERMATITIS.EYE:SEVERE CORNEAL DAMAGE.INHALATION:EDEMA.CHRONIC-MAY
RESULT IN LUNG,LIVER,KIDNEY DAMAGE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:DISCOLORATION,ANESTHETIZED,ITCHING,PAIN &
TISSUE DESTRUCTION.ALTHOUGH THE EFFECTS ARE PRIMARILY ON THE
CNS,EDEMA OF THE LUNGS & INJURY TO THE KIDNEY,LIVER,HEART,PANCREAS
& SPLEEN MAY ALSO OCCUR.S OME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE HYPERSENSITIVE TO
THIS MATERIAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IN ALL CASES.EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,INCLUDING UNDER THE
EYELIDS.SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER &
SOAP.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIV E CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEEDED.INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,DRINK 3 OR MORE GLASSES OF MILK/WATER
QUICKLY.NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.

Flash Point:>175F,>79C
Lower Limits:1.5
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, AFFF (FOAM), OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA.SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES.WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.ABSORB SPILLED LIQUID ONTO INERT MATERIAL & TRANSFER INTO
DISPOSAL DRUM.LARGE SPILLS SHOULD BE REMOVED USING A VACUUM TRUCK.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT GIVEN

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN COOL,WELL VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:DANGER! CORROSIVE & POISON.BURNS EYES AND
SKIN.HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN OR
CLOTHING.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS,MISTS OR SPRAY.DO NOT TAKE
INTERNALLY.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
EQUIPPED WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES WHEN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED. WHEN CONCENTRATION IS UNKNOWN, USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED AIR SUPPLI ED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION TO MEET OSHA PERMISSIBLE
EXPOSURE LIMITS (OSHA PEL).
Protective Gloves:HEAVY PVC OR BUTYL-VITON
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:USE RUBBER SPLASH APRON AND RUBBER BOOTS.
EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED NEARBY.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULATION CHANGED. FRO PREVIOUS FORMULATION, PLEASE SEE P/N A SAME
NSN. THIS PRODUCT, ALTHOUGH REFERRED TO AS CRESYLIC ACID, IS NOT
CRESYLIC ACID FOR CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4) PURPOSES (PER MSDS).

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:374F,190C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<0F,<-18C
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:3.86
Spec Gravity:1.030 - 1.040
pH:5.5
Solubility in Water:5% @ 212F
Appearance and Odor:AMBER LIQUID WITH ANTISEPTIC ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT FEDERAL, COUNTY, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATORS FOR GUIDANCE REGARDING PROPER DISPOSAL.SHIPMENTS OF
WASTE MATERIALS MAY BE SUBJECT TO MANIFESTING REQUIREMENTS PER
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.AP PROPRIATE DISPOSAL DEPENDS ON THE
NATUREOF WASTE.

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