Cumene for synthesis 2-Phenylpropane ; Isopropylbenzene

CAS :98-82-8 Storage class :3 A Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Flammable. Irritating to respiratory system.
After inhalation	Irritations of the mucous membranes, coughing, and dyspnoea.
After skin contact	Irritations. Danger of skin absorption.
After eye contact	Irritations.
After swallowing	irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
After absorption of large quantities	Drowziness, dizziness, euphoria, excitation, spasms, in certain circumstances narcosis. Effect potentiated by: ethanol

Protective equipments / General working measures

No specific informations

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Do not inhale vapours/aerosols.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Suitable extinguishing media	CO2, foam, powder.

First aid
	After inhalation fresh air. After skin contact wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist. After swallowing make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor.

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