International Chemical Safety Cards

2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE ICSC: 1276
2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
beta-Methylnaphthalene
C11H10
Molecular mass: 142.2
CAS # 91-57-6
RTECS # QJ9635000
ICSC # 1276
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

  • INHALATION
    		• Cough.
    		Local exhaust.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN

    		• Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety goggles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.


    Marine pollutant.
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 1276 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE ICSC: 1276

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     CRYSTALS

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 241°C
    Melting point: 35°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.00
    		 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.003
    Vapour pressure, Pa at °C: 9
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.86
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
    N O T E S
    Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 1276 2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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