Specification

Specification for Mixed Cresol

Safety Information

General

Synonyms: cresylic acid, crysylol, tricresol, methylphenol
Molecular formula: C7H8O
CAS No: 1319-77-3
EINECS No: 215-293-2

Physical data

Appearance: brownish liquid with a phenol-like odour
Melting point: 11 – 35 C (?)
Boiling point: 201 C
Vapour density: 3.7 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure: 0.1 mm Hg at 20 C
Density (g cm-3): 1.04
Flash point: 86 C (closed cup)
Explosion limits: 1.1 – 1.4%
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:

Stability

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Corrosive. Toxic. Harmful by ingestion, inhalation and in contact with skin. Severe skin and eye irritant. May cause skin burns or discolouration. Chronic exposure may lead to kidney or liver damage. Typical TLV/TWA 5 ppm. Typical PEL 5 ppm.

Toxicity data

ORL-RAT LD50 1454 mg kg-1
SKN-RBT LD50 2000 mg kg-1
ORL-MUS LD50 760 mg kg-1
ORL-RBT LDLO 1400 mg kg-1

Risk phrases

R24 R25 R34.

Transport information

UN No 2076.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, gloves, adequate ventilation.

Safety phrases

S36 S37 S39 S44.