Product Name: 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanol
Synonyms: p-Chlorophenyl neopentyl alcohol, 4-Chloro-α,α-dimethylbenzyl alcohol
Chemical Formula: C10H13ClO
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, chemical synthesis
Supplier: Details available on request from registered distributors
Emergency Contact: Contact number available on the shipping manifest or supplier’s safety officer
CAS Number: 2378-68-9
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
Email for Safety Information: See supplier-specific documentation
GHS Classification: Eye irritation Category 2A, Skin irritation Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure Category 3 (respiratory system)
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Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation of dust or fume. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation may lead to respiratory tract discomfort, coughing, and throat pain. Skin contact may cause redness and discomfort. Eye contact produces irritation, watering, or pain.
Chronic Effects: Long-term exposure data not well documented; handle with care.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2, Flammability: 1, Reactivity: 0
Chemical Name: 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanol
CAS Number: 2378-68-9
Concentration: ≥ 98% by weight
Impurities: Unspecified organic substances <2%
Molecular Weight: 184.67 g/mol
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek immediate medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with plenty of soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, get medical help.
Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Seek medical assistance if symptoms develop.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice right away.
Protective Actions: Ensure responders wear protective clothing and avoid exposure.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, foam, or water spray. Avoid direct water jets.
Prohibited Media: Do not use straight streams of water.
Hazards Arising from Combustion: Hydrogen chloride, carbon oxides, possible toxic fumes may form.
Special Protective Equipment: Wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Firefighting Instructions: Remove containers from the danger zone if safe, fight fire from upwind to avoid exposure to vapors or fumes. Cool exposed containers with water spray.
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment including gloves, eye protection, and suitable respirators.
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate area if excessive dust or vapor forms.
Containment: Prevent further leakage or spillage, do not let chemical enter drains or waterways.
Clean-up Methods: Scoop or sweep up material and place in a suitable container for disposal. Ventilate area and wash residue with water. Dispose as chemical waste following local regulations.
Decontamination: Wash spill site after complete material removal.
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapors, or mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use appropriate engineering controls when handling in bulk.
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated spot. Keep away from sources of ignition and incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, acids
Specific Storage Requirements: Store labeled containers, protect from moisture, keep away from food and drink.
Occupational Exposure Limits: None established for this substance; maintain workplace concentrations as low as possible.
Engineering Controls: Use with good general ventilation, preferably in a fume hood or with local exhaust.
Personal Protection Equipment: Gloves made from nitrile or neoprene, chemical-resistant eye protection, laboratory coat or chemical-resistant apron, appropriate respiratory protection if airborne concentrations exceed control limits.
Hygiene: Prohibit eating, drinking, and smoking in the work area, wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor: Mild, aromatic
Odor Threshold: Data not available
pH: Not applicable (neat material)
Melting Point: 74–77°C
Boiling Point: Approximately 290°C
Flash Point: >110°C
Evaporation Rate: Not measured
Flammability: Low, not readily combustible
Vapor Pressure: Not significant at ambient temperature
Vapor Density: Not determined
Relative Density: About 1.14 g/cm³
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Viscosity: Not applicable (solid)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions of storage and handling.
Reactivity: No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flame, sources of ignition, prolonged exposure to moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide during combustion or extreme thermal breakdown.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Data not fully available; based on structure, low to moderate toxicity expected.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Can cause irritation on repeated or prolonged contact.
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation.
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause mild respiratory irritation.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data.
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC or NTP.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not established.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity—Single Exposure: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity—Repeated Exposure: Not established.
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, especially in concentrated form.
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable; potential for slow degradation in the environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Potential for bioaccumulation not studied, expect low based on water solubility.
Mobility in Soil: Material may be partly mobile in soil due to low solubility in water.
Aquatic Toxicity: No measured values, exercise caution to prevent contamination of watercourses.
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid uncontrolled release to the environment.
Disposal Methods: Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste according to local, regional, and national regulations.
Container Disposal: Triple-rinse empty containers, puncture or crush when empty, dispose at licensed facility.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose as hazardous waste, do not reuse containers for other chemicals.
Do Not: Discharge into drains, surface water, or soil.
Preferred Disposal Options: Incineration in permitted facility, or as directed by environmental authorities.
UN Number: Not classified for hazardous transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for Transport: Avoid rough handling, moisture, and extremes of temperature. Ship upright and label container appropriately for identification and emergency response.
Relevant Transport Regulations: Follow local and international rules for safe chemical transport.
U.S. Regulations: Chemical inventories (TSCA) listing applies. No SARA Title III hazards identified. Not listed as hazardous under OSHA criteria.
EU Regulations: REACH Registered substance, CLP classification applies.
Canada: Domestic Substances List (DSL) inclusion recommended.
Labeling Requirements: Comply with all relevant chemical labeling laws.
Chemical Safety Assessment: Has not been fully carried out.
Other Regulatory Data: Not subject to specific restrictions beyond common law requirements for laboratory and workplace chemicals.
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