SUMITOMO 3M LTD -- M-CRESOL  -- 6850-00D004508
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:M-CRESOL
MSDS Date:10/31/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D004508
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SUMITOMO 3M LTD
Address:CENTRAL PO 490 33-1 TAMAGAWADIA 2
City:CHOME SETAGAYA-KU TOKYO 158, JAPAN
Emergency Phone Num:06-220-3738 (JAPAN)
CAGE:EO259
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SUMITOMO 3M LTD
Address:CENTRAL PO 490 33-1 TAMAGAWADIA 2
Box:City:CHOME SETAGAYA-KU TOKYO 158, JAPAN
CAGE:EO259
Company Name:SUMITOMO CHEMICAL AMERICA INC
Address:345 PARK AVE
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10154
Country:US
CAGE:0YRK4
Company Name:SUMITOMO CORP OF AMERICA
CAGE:5T267

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:3-METHYLPHENOL (SARA III)
CAS:108-39-4
RTECS #:GO6125000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 PPM; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 RAT (ORAL) = 242MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: IRRITANT (RABBIT). SKIN: IRRITANT
    (RABBIT).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE CAN RESULT IN CHEMICAL BURNS
    TO EYES OR SKIN, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN TO SUMITOMO CHEMIST.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF
    SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF
    WATER AND STICKING	FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF
    INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL A PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:187F,86C
Lower Limits:1.06%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE
    EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE RISK WHEN HEATED. THE
    VAPOR FORMS AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER. SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A
    CLOSED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED AND AWAY
    FROM IGNITION AND HEAT. OUTDOOR OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PERFERRED.
    AVOID LOADING TOGETHER WITH EXPLOSIVE.
Other Precautions:AVOID LOADING TOGETHER WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS AND
    ORGANIC PEROXIDES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, CHEMICAL
    CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST ACCEPTABLE; SPECIAL PREFERRED. MECHANICAL
    ACCEPTABLE; OTHER PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD WITH SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS WAS OBTAINED THROUGH SUMITOMO CORP OF AMERICAN, LOS ANGELES,
    CA. ADDRESS ON MSDS SHOW: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO., LTD. 5-33,
    KIRAHAMA 4-CHROME, CHUO-KU, OSAKA 541, JAPAN.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:396F,202C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:52.7F,11.5C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 52C
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:1.034
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR SLIGHTLY BROWN AND TRANSPARENT LIQUID,
    PHENOLIC ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AS WITH ANY OTHER ORGANIC MATERIAL,
    COMBUSTION WILL PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE AND PROBABLY CARBON
    MONOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN CONTYROLLED INCINERATOR.

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