Material Safety Data Sheet Thymol ACC# 23475 Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Thymol Catalog Numbers: T185-100 Synonyms: Thymic Acid; 2-Isopropyl-5-Methylphenol; 3-Hydroxy-P-Cymene; 6-Isopropyl-C-Cresol; 5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)Phenol; M-Thymol; 3-H Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS 89-83-8 Thymol 99-100 201-944-8 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: colorless or white solid. Danger! Causes burns by all exposure routes. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, spleen. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye burns. Skin: Causes skin burns. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Ingestion may cause convulsions, seizures and possible coma. May cause tremors, weakness, muscular spasms and ataxia (failure of muscular coordination). Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause respiratory difficulty and coughing. Chronic: Kidney, lung and central nervous system effects may also occur. Prolonged exposure may cause systemic effects. May cause adverse reproductive effects. Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately. Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Ingestion: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dangerous fire hazard in the form of dust when exposed to heat or flame. Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. Flash Point: 102 deg C ( 215.60 deg F) Autoignition Temperature: Not available. Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0 Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs Thymol none listed none listed none listed OSHA Vacated PELs: Thymol: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Solid Appearance: colorless or white Odor: pungent odor - weak aromatic odor pH: Solution is neutral. Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg Vapor Density: 5.2 Evaporation Rate:Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: 232 deg C Freezing/Melting Point:49 - 51 deg C Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Soluble. Specific Gravity/Density:0.969 Molecular Formula:C10H14O Molecular Weight:150.24 Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 89-83-8: XP2275000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 89-83-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 640 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 980 mg/kg; . Carcinogenicity: CAS# 89-83-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Epidemiology: No information found Teratogenicity: No information found Reproductive Effects: Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in experimental animals.Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in humans. Mutagenicity: Mutagenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.Mutations in Human Cells = 100 umol/L. Neurotoxicity: No information found Other Studies: Section 12 - Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available. Environmental: No information available. Physical: No information available. Other: Do not empty into drains. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed. Section 14 - Transport Information US DOT Canada TDG Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Thymol) CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Thymol) Hazard Class: 8 8 UN Number: UN3261 UN3261 Packing Group: III III Section 15 - Regulatory Information US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 89-83-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA. CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. SARA Codes CAS # 89-83-8: immediate. Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. Clean Air Act: This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE CAS# 89-83-8 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California Prop 65 California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: C N Risk Phrases: R 22 Harmful if swallowed. R 34 Causes burns. R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Safety Phrases: S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with... S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr otection. S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions /safety data sheets. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 89-83-8: 2 Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 89-83-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List. Canada - WHMIS This product has a WHMIS classification of E, D2A. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations. 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