Chemical Name: 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
Synonyms: Para-chloro-meta-cresol, PCMC
CAS Number: 59-50-7
Recommended Use: Preservation in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, disinfectant
Form: Solid crystalline powder
Color: Off-white to pale yellow
Odor: Phenolic
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Classification: Acute toxicity (oral), Skin irritation, Eye irritation, Aquatic chronic hazard
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Environment
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, toxic if swallowed, harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Wash skin thoroughly after handling, avoid release to the environment, wear protective gloves, face protection and eye protection, do not eat drink or smoke when using this product
Chemical: 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
Concentration: 99-100%
CAS Number: 59-50-7
Impurities/Additives: No significant impurities considered hazardous under OSHA criteria
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin gently with plenty of water and soap, seek medical advice for irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, get medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, call poison center or physician immediately
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Strong direct water streams
Hazardous Combustion Products: Chlorine compounds, methylphenol derivatives, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Fire-fighting Procedures: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing, use water spray to cool containers exposed to flames, avoid breathing fumes
Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, wear protective equipment such as gloves and eye protection, evacuate unnecessary personnel
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage, avoid entry into drains or surface water, notify local authorities if significant spill occurs
Methods for Clean-Up: Collect spilled material, absorb with inert material like sand or vermiculite, place in suitable container for disposal, ventilate area, wash contaminated area thoroughly
Handling: Handle with appropriate personal protection including gloves and goggles, minimize generation of dust or aerosols, avoid breathing dust, wash hands after handling
Storage: Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances like acids and oxidizers, keep away from heat or direct sunlight, prevent moisture contact
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below exposure limits
Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves resistant to chemicals, safety goggles or face shield, protective clothing
Respiratory Protection: Use approved filter respirator if dust formation possible
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke during use, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Appearance: Crystalline powder
Color: White to pale yellow
Odor: Phenolic odor
pH: 5.5-7.0 (1% solution in water)
Melting Point: 64-66°C
Boiling Point: 247°C
Flash Point: 129°C
Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether
Density: 1.37 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers, acids and bases
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, chlorine compounds
Polymerization: No known hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, contact with oxidizing or reducing agents
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): ~183 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation, may cause sensitization
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause respiratory irritation
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity and Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence from available data
Symptoms: Irritation, nausea, abdominal pain on exposure, possibly headache and dizziness
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the water environment
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, may persist in soil and water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Potential for bioaccumulation exists due to log Kow
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid release to the environment, harmful in larger spills
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in compliance with local, regional and national regulations, incinerate under controlled conditions, avoid landfilling, do not discharge into drains or environment
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse containers, puncture and send to approved disposal facility
UN Number: 3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (P-Chloro-M-Cresol)
Transport Hazard Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Transport Precautions: Protect from physical damage, keep segregated from incompatible materials during transport, handle with care to avoid spills
TSCA Status: Listed
EINECS/ELINCS: Listed (200-431-6)
OSHA Hazard: Classified hazardous
SARA Title III: Section 302/304: Not listed; Section 313: Not listed
WHMIS Classification: D2B - Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects
Other Regulatory Listings: Complies with relevant EU and US requirements, contains no substances restricted by REACH Annex XVII, not on California Proposition 65 list
