Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name 4-Nonylphenol
Portland OR
Synonym Not available.
Chemical Formula C9H19C6H4OH
CAS Number 84852-15-3
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Percent (%) TLV/PEL Toxicology Data
4-Nonylphenol 84852-15-3 -------- Not available. Rat LD50 (oral) 1620mg/kg
Section III. Hazards Identification
Acute Health Effects Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death.
Irritating to eyes and skin on contact. Inhalation causes irritation of the lungs and respiratory system. Inflammation of the
eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening,
or, occasionally, blistering. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when
handling this compound.
Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is
not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact
Check for and remove any contact lenses. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Flush eyes with running water for a minimum
of 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and
supportively.
Skin Contact
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with
running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Wash any contaminated
clothing before reusing.
If the victim is not breathing, perform artificial respiration. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If
Inhalation
breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Ingestion INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt, or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, administer artificial respiration.
Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the toxic material
was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Seek immediate medical attention and, if possible,
show the chemical label. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
Flammability Combustible. Auto-Ignition
Flash Points Flammable Limits Not available.
150°C (302°F).
Combustion Products
These products are toxic carbon oxides (CO, CO 2).
Fire Hazards
No specific information is available regarding the flammability of this compound in the presence of various materials.
Explosion Hazards Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
No additional information is available regarding the risks of explosion.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemicals, CO 2, water spray or foam.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
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Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Cleanup Irritating material.
Instructions Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Mechanical exhaust required. Stop leak if without risk. Finish cleaning the
spill by rinsing any contaminated surfaces with copious amounts of water. Consult federal, state, and/or local authorities
for assistance on disposal.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage IRRITANT. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Mechanical exhaust required. When not in use, tightly seal the
container and store in a dry, cool place. Avoid excessive heat and light. DO NOT ingest. Do not breathe gas, fumes,
Information
vapor or spray. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or the label. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents, alkalis (bases).
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower is proximal to the work-station location.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator must be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling
this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solubility
Physical state @ 20°C Viscous colorless liquid. Inosluble in water.
Soluble in benzene, chlorinated solvents,
0.94 ancline, heptane, aliphathic alcohols, and
Specific Gravity
ethylene glycol.
Molecular Weight 220.35 Partition Coefficient
Not available.
Boiling Point 293-297°C Vapor Pressure Not available.
Melting Point Not available. Vapor Density Not available.
Refractive Index 1.513 Volatility Not available.
Critical Temperature Not available. Odor Slight phenolic odor.
Viscosity Comparitively high. Taste Not available.
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability
This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)
Conditions of Instability
Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatibilities
Reactive with strong oxidizing agents, strong alkalis (bases).
Section XI. Toxicological Information
RTECS Number SM5600000
Routes of Exposure Eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin contact.
Toxicity Data Rat LD50 (oral) 1620mg/kg
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
Chronic Toxic Effects
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not
known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Acute Toxic Effects Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death.
Irritating to eyes and skin on contact. Inhalation causes irritation of the lungs and respiratory system. Inflammation of the
eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening,
or, occasionally, blistering. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when
handling this compound.
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Section XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Environmental Fate p-Nonylphenol's production and use in the preparation of lubricating oil additives, resins, plasticizers, surface active
agents, in stabilizers, petroleum demulsifiers, fungicides, antioxidants for rubbers and plastics, and as a starting material
for the production of phenolic resins may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams. A major
source of p-nonylphenol in the envrionment is as a biodegradation product of nonylphenyl ethoxylates. p-Nonylphenol has
been identified in drinking water, ground water, river and lake water, sewage treatment plant effluent, and is a prominent
contaminant in sewage sludge. If released to soil, p-nonylphenol will have no mobility. p-Nonylphenol will not be
susceptible to direct photolysis on soil surfaces or in water based upon its lack of absorption of light at wave lengths
>290 nm. Biodegradation of p-nonylphenol will occur rapidly in aerobic soils, but is inhibited in anaerobic soil
conditions. If released to water, p-nonylphenol should adsorb to suspended solids and sediment. p-Nonylphenol may
volatilize from water surfaces based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 3.4X10-5 atm-cu m/mole with estimated
half-lives for a model river and model lake of 1.8 days and 18 days, respectively. Volatilization half-lives from a model
pond, can be estimated to be about 19.6 days if the effect of adsorption to sediment is ignored and 5.8 years when the
effect of maximum adsorption is considered. Experimental BCF values of 281, 1300, and 3400 suggest that p-nonylphenol
will bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms. Biodegradation of p-nonylphenol should occur rapidly in water. If released to the
atmosphere, p-nonylphenol will exist in the vapor phase. Vapor-phase p-nonylphenol is degraded in the atmosphere by
reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals with an estimated half-life of about 7.5 hours. Reactions with
nitrate radicals may also be important. The general population may be exposed to p-nonylphenol through drinking
water.(SRC)
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local or regional authorities. You may dissolve or mix material with a
Waste Disposal
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all
federal, state, and local regulations when disposing of this substance.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT Classification
DOT CLASS 8: Corrosive liquid.
PIN Number
Proper Shipping Name Alkylphenols, liquid, n.o.s.
Packing Group (PG) III
DOT Pictograms
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA Chemical Inventory This product is ON the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) list.
(EPA)
WHMIS Classification
Not available.
(Canada)
EINECS Number (EEC) 203-199-4
EEC Risk Statements
R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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