Cresol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information

. Personal protection for the First Aider.

. Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.

. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

After inhalation

. In case of unconsciousness bring patient into stable side position for transport.

. Seek medical treatment.

After skin contact

. After contact with the molten product, cool rapidly with cold water.

. Wash with polyethylene glycol and ethanol (2:1). Then wash thoroughly with water and soap.

. Seek medical treatment.

After eye contact

. Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.

After swallowing

. Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.

. Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Instantly call for doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents

.  CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents

. Water with a full water jet.

Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:

. Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

. Can be released in case of fire

. Carbon monoxide (CO)

Protective equipment:

. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

Person-related safety precautions:

. Wear protective equipment (see section "Exposure controls / personal protection"). Keep unprotected persons away.

Measures for environmental protection:

. Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.

Measures for cleaning/collecting:

. Collect mechanically.

. Use neutralizing agent.

. Send for recovery or disposal in suitable containers.

. Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item in the section "Disposal considerations".

. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Handling and storage

HANDLING

Information for safe handling:

.  Keep breathing equipment ready.

.  Keep PEG 400 solution ready

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

. Protect against electrostatic charges.

STORAGE

Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:

. Storehouses and workplaces must be sufficiently ventilated.

Further information about storage conditions:

. Keep container tightly sealed.

Transport information

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

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Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

.  108-95-2   Phenol

.  WEL              Long-term value: 2 ppm

.                       Sk

Personal protective equipment

General protective and hygienic measures

.  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.

.  Take off immediately all contaminated clothing

.  Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.

.  Store protective clothing separately.

.  Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Breathing equipment:

.  In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus. In case of intensive or longer exposure

.  use breathing apparatus that is independent of circulating air.

.  Filter ABEK

Protection of hands:

.  Heat protection gloves

.  Only use chemical-protective gloves with CE-labelling of category III (EN 374).

Material of gloves

.  The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality

.  and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Penetration time of glove material

.  The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

For the permanent contact in work areas without heightened risk of injury (e.g. Laboratory) gloves made

of the following material are suitable:

.  Nitril rubber, NBR

.  Butyl rubber, BR

.  e.g. glove of Fa. KCL, www.KCL.de (sitemap): Camatril (art.-no. 731, 730, level 2, >30min),

.    Butoject (art.-no.: 898, level 6, >480min)

Eye protection:

. Tightly sealed safety glasses.

Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

. Thermal decomposition at: 600 °C

Materials to be avoided:

. -

Dangerous reactions

. No dangerous reactions known

Dangerous products of decomposition:

. Benzene

. Phenol

Disposal considerations

Product:

Recommendation

.  Remove according to local authority recommendations, e.g. convey to a suitable incinerator.

European waste catalogue

. The waste code classification is to be carried out according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) specifically

. for each branch of industry and each type of process.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

. Packagings that cannot be cleaned are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product.

. Disposal must be made according to official regulations.