Product Name: 2,4,5-Trimethylphenol
Chemical Formula: C9H12O
Synonyms: Trimethylhydroxybenzene, 2,4,5-Trimethyl-1-hydroxybenzene
CAS Number: 527-60-6
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Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, intermediate, research and development purposes
Restrictions: Not suitable for drug, food, or household use
Classification: Causes skin irritation, serious eye irritation, harmful if swallowed
Hazard Statements: Contact may cause redness or burns to skin and eyes, can cause coughing and gastrointestinal discomfort if ingested, hazardous to aquatic life
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, health hazard, environment hazard
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or fumes, wear protective gloves and eye protection, wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid release to the environment
Chemical Identity: 2,4,5-Trimethylphenol
CAS Number: 527-60-6
Concentration: Greater than 98%
Impurities: May contain trace amounts of related methylphenol compounds
Additives: No known additives present
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately under running water for at least 15 minutes, lift eyelids occasionally, seek medical attention for persistent irritation
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical assessment for signs of burns
Inhalation: Move person into fresh air, monitor for breathing difficulty, provide oxygen or artificial respiration if needed, call a doctor
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel, seek medical attention if feeling unwell
Symptoms of Exposure: Skin redness, eye pain, nausea, headache, shortness of breath, drowsiness
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water mist, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide to extinguish flames
Specific Hazards: Highly combustible, releases toxic vapors such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide on burning
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Firefighting Procedures: Stay upwind, keep run-off water out of sewers and waterways, cool adjacent containers with water spray
Combustion Products: Emits irritating fumes and smoke under fire condition
Explosion Hazards: Dust or vapors may form explosive mixes with air
Personal Precautions: Use respiratory protection, vent the area, avoid contact with skin and eyes, prevent dust formation, keep away from ignition sources
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe, do not let product enter drains, avoid release to environment
Methods for Clean-Up: Sweep or shovel spillage into appropriate waste containers, use non-sparking tools, ventilate the area, avoid raising dust, wipe the area with damp cloth after bulk removal
Emergency Procedures: Remove unnecessary personnel, isolate hazardous area, alert the relevant safety authorities
Safe Handling: Wear protective clothing and gloves, use in well-ventilated places or fume hoods, avoid sources of static discharge and ignition
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases, halogenated compounds
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in dry, cool, well-ventilated place, store away from food or feed, segregate from incompatible chemicals
Bulk Storage: Use grounded, sealed drums, control humidity to prevent caking or aggregation
Packaging: Use glass, metal, or HDPE containers, label clearly with chemical name, store on chemical-resistant shelving
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH limits, minimize exposure as much as possible
Engineering Controls: Employ general and local exhaust ventilation, use explosion-proof equipment where needed
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical safety goggles, gloves resistant to organic chemicals, protective clothing, and if necessary, NIOSH-certified respirator
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling, keep work clothing separate from other clothing
Environmental Controls: Use work procedures that minimize release to atmosphere, collect spills promptly
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline solid
Odor: Faint aromatic odor
Odor Threshold: Data not available
pH: Not applicable in solid form
Melting Point: 71–73°C
Boiling Point: 260–262°C
Flash Point: 127°C (closed cup)
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 600°C
Explosive Properties: May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: No data available
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents (alcohol, ether, benzene)
Density: 1.03 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 2.7
Viscosity: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions and recommended storage
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers, acids, may ignite on contact with open flame
Hazardous Reactions: Avoid mixing with chlorine, bromine, or other halogens
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, irritating and toxic fumes
Polymerization: No risk of dangerous polymerization under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, open flame, contact with incompatible materials, static discharge
Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity Values: LD50 (oral, rat): 2500–3500 mg/kg
Skin and Eye Irritation: Causes moderate to severe irritation
Respiratory Effects: Inhalation of dust may cause coughing, respiratory tract irritation, dizziness
Chronic Effects: Long-term exposure may lead to kidney, liver, or central nervous system effects; evidence based mainly on structurally similar compounds
Mutagenicity: No significant data available
Carcinogenicity: Classified as not likely carcinogenic based on available data
Reproductive Effects: No significant reproductive toxicity observed in animal models
Sensitization: No data supporting skin sensitization
Ecotoxicity: Potential hazard for aquatic organisms, toxic to aquatic invertebrates by analogy with other methylphenols
Persistence and Degradability: Moderately persistent in the environment, partial degradation in soil and water possible with sunlight and microbial action
Bioaccumulation Potential: Moderate, based on log Kow value and solubility profile
Mobility in Soil: Weak to moderate mobility, risk for groundwater contamination under certain conditions
Other Adverse Effects: Harmful to aquatic environments even in low concentrations, do not discharge to surface or ground water
Waste Disposal Methods: Incinerate in approved chemical incinerator, collect residues in sealed containers for hazardous waste facility, do not release into drains or environment
Container Disposal: Rinse and triple-wash empty containers, puncture or destroy to prevent re-use, comply with local, state, and federal regulations on disposal
Environmental Precautions: Avoid dispersal of spilled material, minimize contamination of soil, waters, and sewers
Special Handling: Use licensed waste disposal contractors when possible, log and store waste until final disposal
UN Number: UN2811 (if classified as toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.)
UN Proper Shipping Name: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (contains 2,4,5-Trimethylphenol)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: III (If classified as low risk, refer to updated regulations)
Labeling: Toxic substance, keep label on package visible
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant, do not ship with food or animal feed
Special Precautions: Protect from heat, secure against movement, avoid direct contact during transfer and inspection
TSCA Status: Listed on the US Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
EINECS Status: Listed on European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
OSHA Regulations: Handle under OSHA Hazardous Chemical regulations for laboratory and industrial workplaces
SARA Title III Sections 311/312: Acute health hazard indicated
California Proposition 65: Not listed as a carcinogen or reproductive toxicant
REACH Compliance: Pre-registered and subject to registration for import/export in the EU
WHMIS Classification (Canada): D2B (Toxic Material causing other toxic effects)
Other National Regulations: Check with local environmental and occupational safety authorities for restrictions and permissions
