| [Flash Point] 80-95 | |
| [Autoignition] 599 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Material will burn in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. May polymerize explosively when involved in a fire. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Extinguishing media: Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. | |
| [Upper exp. limit] 6.4 | |
| [Lower exp. limit] 1.1 | |
| [Fire Potential] This chemical is probably combustible. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Do not store in metal containers. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep away from strong bases and metals. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause kidney damage. A case of fatal xylenol ingestion by a long stay mental hospital patient is described. Clinical course was similar to that observed in other phenolic poisonings with active bowel sounds, nausea, vomiting, severe metabolic acidosis, hypotension, and cardiac and renal failure. | |
| [Hazards] When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 24/25 34 51/53 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36/37/39 45 61 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2261 | |
| [Personal Protection] 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] 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. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Chronic ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute ingestion. May cause kidney damage. | |
| [Appearance] Colorless crystals or clear, dark amber liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] 5 g/L | |
| [Melting Point] 25 | |
| [Boiling Point] 210.9 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] .1 | |
| [Density] 1.0362 g/cm3 (0 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 10.60 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 2.3 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 64.96 kj/mole | |
| [Usage] Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, plastics, insecticides, fungicides, rubber chem, wetting agents, dyestuffs. | |
| [Odor threshold] 0.001 mg/m3 | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.542 (14 C) | |
| [Product Name] 2,4-Xylenol | |
| [Synonyms] 2,4-Dimethylphenol m-Xylenol | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_105-67-9.htm">105-67-9 | |
| [Formula] C8H10O | |
| [Molecular Weight] 122.17 | |
| [EINECS] 203-321-6 | |
| [RTECS] ZE5600000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Drug | |
| [Merck] 12,10215 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 636244 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-06-00-03126 | |
| [EC Index Number] 604-006-00-X | |
| [EC Class] Toxic; Corrosive; Dangerous for the Environment | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Disposal Code] 9 | |
| [Incompatibilities] Bases - acid chlorides - acid anhydrides - oxidizing agents - corrodes steel - brass - copper - copper alloys. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 2261 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 | |
| [Packing Group] II | |
| [HS Code] 2907 14 00 |
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