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4-Methylbenzyl alcohol

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[Flash Point]

105
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Fire Potential]

This material is probably combustible.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

Causes severe skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 26 36
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Appearance]

Needles or off-white crystalline powder.
[Solubility in water]

Slightly soluble
[Melting Point]

59
[Boiling Point]

217
[Vapor Pressure]

0.07 (25 C)
[Density]

0.978 g/cm3 (72 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

1.5
[Heat Of Vaporization]

48.1 kJ/mol
[Refractive Index]

1.5268 (26 C)
[Product Name]

4-Methylbenzyl alcohol
[Synonyms]

(4-Methylphenyl)methanol
p-Tolyl alcohol
p-Tolylcarbinol
[CAS]

"CASEN_589-18-4.htm">589-18-4
[Formula]

C8H10O
[Molecular Weight]

122.16
[EINECS]

209-639-1
[RTECS]

DO9370000
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Primary Irritant
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1856550
[Beilstein Reference]

4-06-00-03171
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Stability]

No data.
[Incompatibilities]

Oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.