Product ID:3554
MSDS Date:01/01/1989
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N024208
MSDS Number: BMCKM

OMEGA CHEMICAL CORP

6935 W 62ND ST
CHICAGO, IL 60638
US

Emergency Phone: 312-586-8000

Info Phone: 312-586-8000

Cage: OB5U9

OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP

CHICAGO, IL 60638 US

Telephone: 312-586-8000, 800-424-9300

Cage: 0B5U9

CRESOL; (CRESYLIC ACID)

CAS: 1319-77-3

RTECS: GO5950000

OSHA PEL 5 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM, S

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3, C

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(ACUTE & CHRONIC) EXTREME CONC IN
CONFINED SPACES MAY CAUSE DIZZ, NAUS, UNCON. CONT W/SKIN WILL CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS. INGEST MAY LEAD TO SEVERE PULM INJURY, POSSIBLY
DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS ARE IRRITATING TO THE
EYE & RESPIRATORY TRACT AND MAY CAUSE HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, OR
NAUSEA, OR BURNS TO THE EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALCOHOL CONSUMED BEFORE OR AFTER
MAY INCREASE ADVERSE EFFECTS.

First Aid:SKIN: IF CONTACTED, WASH AREAS WITH WATER & REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. EYES: FLUSH FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHAL:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ALL CASES. INGEST:
CALL PHYSICIAN. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . FOLLOW PROCEDURES FOR HYDROCARBON FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:IF OUTDOORS, ADD SAND, EARTH OR OTHER SUITABLE
ABSORBENT TO SPILL AREA. KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF SEWER & WATERCOURSES
BY DIKING OR IMPOUNDING. INSIDE ELIM ALL IGNIT SOURCES & REMOVE
WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL .
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:REASONABLE CARE & PRECAUTIONS WHEN
HANDLING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Other Precautions:USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CARTRIDGE TYPE FOR SOLVENTS
REQUIRED WHEN CONCENTRATIONS ARE ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL):
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE APRON OR SPLASH GUARD.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & LAUNDER ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:>1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN LIQUID, PHENOLIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COAL TAR INSULATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN SPARKS & FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH 43USG3251 ET. SEQ.
RECA AND ANY LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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