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Product Name: Carvacrol
Synonyms: 5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol
CAS Number: 499-75-2
EC Number: 207-889-6
Recommended Uses: Intermediate for flavors, fragrances, pharmaceutical preparations
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Classification (GHS): Acute Toxicity (Oral Category 4), Skin Irritation (Category 2), Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Aquatic Chronic Hazard (Category 3)
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapors, spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves, eye protection, and face protection.
Chemical Name: Carvacrol
CAS Number: 499-75-2
Concentration: ≥98% by weight
Impurities: Possible trace amounts of cresols, thymol, other related phenolic compounds
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air. Seek medical help if symptoms show.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with plenty of water, use soap. Get medical attention for persistent irritation.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart. Contact an eye doctor if discomfort or vision changes continue.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by medical personnel. Offer water to drink if conscious. Seek medical help right away.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet may spread burning liquid
Specific Hazards: May release toxic fumes including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and phenolic vapors
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Firefighting Instructions: Move containers from fire area if safe. Cool containers with water spray.
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable respiratory, hand, and eye protection. Ventilate area.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry to sewers, soil, and waterways.
Methods for Containment: Absorb spillage with inert material such as sand or earth.
Clean-Up Procedures: Collect in containers for disposal according to local regulations. Wash contaminated area with soap and water.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas. Handle away from heat, sparks, open flames. Prevent skin and eye contacts by using proper PPE.
Conditions for Storage: Store in tightly sealed container in cool, dry, ventilated location away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers.
Storage Temperature: Maintain at room temperature, avoid freezing and direct sunlight.
Packaging Material: Use glass, stainless steel, or other compatible materials.
Control Parameters: No occupational exposure limit established for carvacrol.
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust ventilation where vapor or mist are generated.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves (e.g., nitrile), safety goggles, protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Use suitable respirator in absence of adequate ventilation.
Environmental Controls: Provide containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Characteristic spicy, pungent odor
Molecular Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22 g/mol
Melting Point: 0-1°C
Boiling Point: 237-238°C
Flash Point: 99°C (Closed cup)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: 0.02 mmHg at 25°C
Density: 0.976 g/cm³ at 20°C
pH: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 3.41
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Can react with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to heat, sparks, open flames, or direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, other toxic vapors and gases
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat): 810 mg/kg
Skin Irritation: Causes redness and irritation
Eye Irritation: Causes strong irritation, possible transient damage
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity at available exposure levels
Sensitization: May cause allergic skin reactions in sensitive individuals
Target Organ Effects: Potential effects on liver and kidney in high doses based on animal studies
Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life, may cause long-term effects
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in the environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Moderate (log Kow above 3)
Mobility in Soil: Low due to weak water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Phenolic nature can cause toxicity to microorganisms and aquatic organisms if released in significant quantities
Waste Treatment Methods: Incinerate under controlled conditions in accordance with local regulations
Disposal of Packaging: Triple rinse and dispose of containers following legal requirements
Precautions: Avoid release to the environment during disposal or cleaning of containers
UN Number: Not regulated for ground, air, or sea transport under UN, IMDG, IATA guidelines
Proper Shipping Name: Not assigned
Hazard Class: Not classified
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Ensure containers are tightly closed, upright, and secured to prevent leakage during shipping
International Inventories: Listed on TSCA (US), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), ENCS (Japan)
OSHA Status: Not listed as a hazardous chemical under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III Sections 311/312: No hazard categories
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulations: Subject to chemical registration and occupational exposure requirements according to national and local law
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