Resorcinol Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 668
Revision Date: September 29, 2015
Resorcinol
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Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Resorcinol
Synonyms: m-Benzenediol; 1,3-Benzendiol
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108-46-3 |
C6H4-1,3-(OH)2 |
110.11 |
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If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes (P302+P351). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P301+P330+P312).
Class IIIB combustible solid. Flash point: 127 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 1.4% Upper: 1.28% Autoignition Temperature: 608 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #8. Store with phenols and cresols. Store in a cool dry place.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Exposure guidelines: TLV 10 ppm, STEL 20 ppm (ACGIH) REL and TLV: Short-term value: 90 mg/m3, 20 ppm Long-term value: 45 mg/m3, 10 ppm
White crystals that turn pink on exposure to light. Floral odor. Soluble: Water, alcohol and many organic solvents Partition coefficient: Not determined Explosion limits (upper/lower): Not determined
Boiling point: 178 °C Ignition temperature: 605 °C Melting point: 107-114 °C Vapor pressure (@ 20° C): 0.01 hPA Specific gravity: 1.2717 Vapor density: 3.8 Flash point: 127 °C
Avoid contact with acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, strong oxidizers, albumin, acetanilide, camphor, menthol, urethane, iron and iron salts. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly. Light sensitive.
Acute effects: Skin and eye irritation, dyspnea, cyanosis. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Blood, CNS, respiratory tract, spleen, liver. NTP: Not listed IARC: Category 3-not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
ORL-RAT LD50: 301 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: 3360 mg/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Resorcinol. Hazard class: 6.1, Keep away from food. UN number: UN2876. Packing group III
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-585-2), RCRA code U201.
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