| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 814505 | |
| Product name: | 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene for synthesis | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| Synonyms |
| Pseudocumol |
| CAS-No.: | 95-63-6 | EC-Index-No.: | 601-043-00-3 | ||
| Molar mass: | 120.20 | EINECS-No.: | 202-436-9 | ||
| Molecular formula: | C9H12 | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Flammable. Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist. After inhalation: fresh air. After swallowing: make the victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Summon doctor. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| Water, CO2, foam, powder. |
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Special risks: |
| Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Keep away from sources of ignition. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
| Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Do not inhale vapours. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| No further requirements. |
| Storage: |
| tightly closed , away from sources of ignition , away from combustible substances |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required when vapours/aerosols are generated. |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: | required |
| Industrial hygiene: | Change contaminated clothing. Application of skin-protective barrier cream recommended. Wash hands after working with substance. Work under hood . Do not inhale substance. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | liquid | |||
| Colour: | colourless | |||
| pH value | not available | |||
| Melting temperature | -44 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | 168 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | not available | |||
| Flash point | 48 °C | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | not available | ||
| upper | not available | |||
| Density | (20 °C) | 0.88 g/cm3 | ||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | insoluble | |
| ethanol | (20 °C) | soluble | ||
| ether | (20 °C) | soluble |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| no information available |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
| Quantitative data on the toxicity of this product are not available. |
| Further toxicological information |
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After skin contact: Irritations. After eye contact: Irritations. |
| Further data |
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Further hazardous properties cannot be excluded. The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
| Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil! |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany) | ||||
| GGVS/GGVE class: | 3 | Number and letter: | 31c | |
| ADR/RID class: | 3 | Number and letter: | 31c | |
| Name of material: | 1993 ENTZUENDBARER FLUESSIGER STOFF,N.A.G.(1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZOL) | |||
| River transport ADN/ADNR | |||
| not examined | |||
| Sea transport IMDG | ||||||
| IMDG class: | 3.3 | UN-No.: | 1993 | Packaging group: | III | |
| Ems: | 3-07 | MFAG: | 340 | |||
| Correct technical name: | FLAMMABLE LIQUID,N.O.S.(PSEUDOCUMOL(1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE) | |||||
| Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR | |||||
| ICAO/IATA class: | 3 | UN/ID-No.: | 1993 | Packaging group: | III |
| Correct technical name: | FLAMMABLE LIQUID,N.O.S.(PSEUDOCUMOL(1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE) | ||||
| The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | Xn | Harmful immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 10-20-36/37/38 | Flammable. Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| S-phrases: | S 26 | In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| EC-No.: | 202-436-9 | EC label |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 2 | (polluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| no information available |
