| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. | |
| [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. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [Personal Protection] 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. | |
| [Appearance] Solid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 60 - 61 | |
| [Boiling Point] 119 - 120 (1 torr) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 4.44 (pKa) | |
| [Product Name] 2-(4-Tolyl)propionic acid | |
| [Synonyms] 2-(4-Methylphenyl)propionic acid 2-(p-Methylphenyl)propionic acid 2-(p-Tolyl)propionic acid 2-p-Tolylpropionic acid a,4-Dimethylbenzeneacetic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_938-94-3.htm">938-94-3 | |
| [Formula] C10H12O2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 164.2 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 2251315 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 2-09-00-00360 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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