Revision date
2021-12-25
Product name
p-Tolylacetylene
Product Synonyms
4-Ethynyltoluene
CAS No.
766-97-2
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company name
fisher scientific
Signal word
Warning
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool
Response
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears)