p-Isopropyltoluene (p-Cymene)

AccuStandard, Inc

GHS02GHS07GHS08GHS09
Health risk rating3
Safety risk rating2
Environmental risk rating5

General Information

Product name

p-Isopropyltoluene (p-Cymene)

CAS No.

99-87-6

Supplier name

AccuStandard, Inc

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Company Information

Company name

AccuStandard, Inc

E-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

edocs@accustandard.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements(CLP)

H226, H302, H304, H315, H320, H332, H336, H401, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

H302

Harmful if swallowed

H304

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315

Causes skin irritation

H320

Causes eye irritation

H332

Harmful if inhaled

H336

May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H401

Toxic to aquatic life

H410

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

Code

Statements

P202

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P233

Keep container tightly closed.

P235

Keep cool.

P262

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P264

Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P284

[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.

P338

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P360

Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.

P404

Store in a closed container.

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2.2 Label elements

2 HEALTH 2 0 2 FLAMMABILITY - continued Precautionary Codes: P202 - This product should only by used by persons trained in the safe handling of hazardous chemicals. P233 - Store in a tightly closed container. (P404) P235 - Store in a cool dry place. P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Eye wash and safety equipment should be readily available. P284 - Respiratory Protection: If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see TLV/PEL), or a risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate, use of a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised. Use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN14387) respirator cartridges in absence of proper environmental control. Always use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Engineering and/or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce exposure. P338 - Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove and contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. P360 - Skin contact: Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse.

Signal word

Danger 0

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid. (Flammable liquids, category 3) H302 - Harmful if swallowed. (Acute toxicity, oral, category 4) H304 - Aspiration hazard if swallowed - may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. (Aspiration hazard, category 1) H315 - Irritating to skin. (Skin corrosion/irritation, category 2) H320 - Irritating to eyes. (Eye damage/irritation, category 2B) H332 - Harmful if inhaled. (Acute toxicity, inhalation, category 4) H336 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. (Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects, Category 3) H401 - Toxic to fish and other water organisms. (H410) - continued

2.3 Other hazards

2.2.1 - Symptom of Exposure Health/Environment Flammable liquid. (Flammable liquids, category 3) Aspiration hazard if swallowed - may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. (Aspiration hazard, category 1) Toxic to fish and other water organisms. (H410) Exposure can cause headache, nausea, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness and/or vomiting. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. (Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects, Category 3)

Potential health effects

Irritating to eyes. (Eye damage/irritation, category 2B) Irritating to skin. (Skin corrosion/irritation, category 2) May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. (Acute toxicity, dermal, category 5) Irritating to mucous membrane and upper respiratory system. Harmful if inhaled. (Acute toxicity, inhalation, category 4) Harmful if swallowed. (Acute toxicity, oral, category 4) 2.2.3 - Routes of Entry Inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. 2.2.4 - Carcinogenicity This product is or contains a component that is not listed (ACGIH, IARC, NTP, OSHA) as a cancer causing agent.

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