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Resorcinol |
CAS 108-46-3 | ||
C6H4(OH)2 |
RTECS VG9625000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 1,3-Benzenediol; m-Benzenediol; 1,3-Dihydroxybenzene; m-Dihydroxybenzene; 3-Hydroxyphenol; m-Hydroxyphenol |
DOT ID & Guide 2876 153 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (45 mg/m3) ST 20 ppm (90 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 4.50 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description White needles, plates, crystals, flakes, or powder with a faint odor. [Note: Turns pink on exposure to air or light, or contact with iron.] |
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MW: 110.1 |
BP: 531°F |
MLT: 228°F |
Sol: 110% |
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VP(77°F): 0.0002 mmHg |
IP: 8.63 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.27 |
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Fl.P: 261°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL(392°F): 1.4% |
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| Class IIIB Combustible Liquid, but may be difficult to ignite. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Acetanilide, albumin, alkalis, antipyrine, camphor, ferric salts, menthol, spirit nitrous ether, strong oxidizers & bases [Note: Hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs moisture from the air).] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 5701; OSHA PV2053 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat, upper respiratory system; methemoglobinemia; cyanosis, convulsions; restlessness, bluish skin, increased heart rate, dyspnea (breathing difficulty); dizziness, drowsiness, hypothermia, hematuria (blood in the urine); spleen, kidney, liver changes; dermatitis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, blood, spleen, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1033 |