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2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol

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[Flash Point]

107
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

Under fire conditions, material may decompose to form flammable and/or explosive mixtures in air.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.
[Eyes]

Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.
[Inhalation]

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
[Skin]

Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.
[Eyes]

See Inhalation.
[Ingestion]

See Inhalation.
[Hazards]

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.
[EC Risk Phrase]

34 37
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 28 36/37/39 45
[UN (DOT)]

2430
[Personal Protection]

Long rubber or neoprene gauntlet gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Hand: Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Irritant. Causes severe irritation.
[Poison Class]

4
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

30 - 32
[Boiling Point]

227
[Vapor Pressure]

0.05 (25 C)
[Density]

0.967 g/cm3 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

11.68 (pKa)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

48.2 kJ/mol
[Refractive Index]

1.519 (20 C)
[Product Name]

2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-6-methylphenol
[Synonyms]

2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-6-methylphenol
2-Methyl-6-tert-butylphenol
2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol
4-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-tert-butylbenzol
6-tert-Butyl-o-cresol
[CAS]

"CASEN_2219-82-1.htm">2219-82-1
[Formula]

C11H16O
[Molecular Weight]

164.27
[EINECS]

218-734-7
[RTECS]

SK1578200
[RTECS Class]

Drug
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1862362
[Beilstein Reference]

4-06-00-03396
[Small spills/leaks]

Cover with dry-lime, sand, or soda ash. Place in covered containers using non-sparking tools and transport outdoors. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Incompatibilities]

Bases, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides, Oxidizing agents, Brass Copper, Copper alloys.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

2430
[Hazard Class]

8
[Packing Group]

II