Product Name: Alkylresorcinol
Chemical Family: Alkyl derivatives of resorcinol
Common Synonyms: Alkylresorcin, Alkyl-1,3-benzenediol
CAS Number: 136-77-6
Manufacturer/Distributor: Listed on the container label
Recommended Use: Chemical intermediate, analytical reagent, antioxidant applications
Contact Information: Supplier or company responsible for the product
Classification: Skin irritant, Eye irritant
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation; Harmful if inhaled or swallowed
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Health hazard
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection; Avoid breathing dust, fumes, or vapors; Wash hands thoroughly after handling; Only use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Physical Hazards: Combustible solid
Environmental Hazards: May be harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Chemical Name: Alkylresorcinol
Formula: C13H18O2 (example for a C5-alkylresorcinol variant)
Concentration: Pure compound, typically above 95%
Impurities and Stabilizing Additives: Trace organic solvents possible, exact composition varies by production batch
Other Components: Not identified as hazardous under GHS
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; Keep at rest in comfortable position for breathing; Seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; Wash skin with water and soap for at least 15 minutes; Seek medical advice if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes carefully with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids; See doctor if discomfort continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; Do not induce vomiting; Give water to drink if conscious; Seek urgent medical help
Important Symptoms and Effects: Eye redness, skin rash, coughing, nausea
Immediate Medical Attention: Call poison center or doctor for exposure concerns
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Strong water jets can spread chemicals
Specific Hazards: Can produce irritating fumes, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus; Wear protective clothing
Firefighting Instructions: Cool containers exposed to flame with water; Keep upwind of fire; Do not breathe smoke or fumes
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment as required; Evacuate area if needed
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from reaching drains, sewers, or bodies of water; Inform authorities if large amounts escape
Cleanup Procedures: Sweep or scoop up material without creating dust; Place in container for disposal; Ventilate area afterward
Reference to Other Sections: See sections on Personal Protection and Disposal Considerations
Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing; Use proper ventilation; Ground and bond containers for bulk handling; Do not eat or drink when working with this chemical
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers; Keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials; Keep away from oxidizing agents; Store locked away from food and feed
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after handling; Remove contaminated clothing immediately
Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits for alkylresorcinol (OSHA, ACGIH)
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation; Ensure eye wash and safety shower stations are accessible
Personal Protective Equipment:
— Eye Protection: Safety goggles with side shields
— Skin Protection: Protective gloves (nitrile or similar chemical-resistant type)
— Clothing: Long-sleeved lab coat; Chemical resistant apron if risk of contact
— Respiratory Protection: Use approved respirator in dust or fumes conditions
Other Measures: Avoid generating dust; Keep out of reach of children and untrained personnel
Appearance: White to pale yellow powder or crystalline solid
Odor: Mild, phenolic
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Not applicable (insoluble in water)
Melting Point: Range of 85–110 °C depending on alkyl chain length
Boiling Point: >300 °C (thermal decomposition possible)
Flash Point: Approximately 170 °C
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: May ignite at high temperatures
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohols, ketones, aromatic solvents
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Estimated 3–5
Vapor Density: Not relevant (solid)
Relative Density: 0.98–1.10 g/cm³
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: No hazardous reactions known under expected conditions of use
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from excessive moisture, high heat, open flames
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May yield carbon oxides, phenolic compounds during fire or thermal decomposition
Polymerization: Not likely under normal use
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye contact
Acute Health Effects: Irritation to eyes, skin, mucous membranes; Cough, shortness of breath if inhaled
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity in available studies; May cause allergic skin reaction in sensitive individuals
Toxicity Data: Oral LD50 (rat): Above 2000 mg/kg for most alkylresorcinols
Symptoms: Redness, rash, respiratory discomfort, stomach upset
Sensitization: Not widely reported, but possible for repeated exposure
Cancer, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: No classification by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Effects: No evidence for neurotoxicity, but long-term data limited
Aquatic Toxicity: Expected to have moderate effect on aquatic organisms; No LC50 values reported for most species
Persistence and Degradability: Slowly biodegradable in environment; Not likely to persist in significant quantities
Bioaccumulative Potential: Moderate based on log Kow values
Soil Mobility: Low, due to low water solubility
Other Effects: May be hazardous to aquatic life in high concentrations; Avoid uncontrolled release into environment
Waste Methods: Collect material in sealed, labelled containers; Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
Unused Product: Recommend incineration in permitted facility
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse before disposal; Dispose of as chemical waste
Special Precautions: Do not discharge into drains or environment; Consult local authorities for approved disposal
UN Number: Not classified for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as dangerous good
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not environmentally hazardous for transport
Special Precautions for User: Prevent from contact with food and feed during transport
Transport in Bulk: Avoid dust generation, use secure containers
TSCA Inventory: Listed
EU REACH Status: Registration exempted for research use or listed as intermediate use; Seek updated status with supplier
OSHA Status: Not listed as hazardous
SARA Title III Reporting: Not subject to reporting
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulations: No specific labeling or use restrictions found; Always comply with relevant workplace safety guidelines and national chemical safety regulations
