RESORCINOL
SYNONYMS:
BENZENE,
m
-DIHYDROXY-;
m-
BENZENEDIOL; 1,3-BENZENEDIOL; C.I. 76505;
C.I. DEVELOPER 4; C.I. OXIDATION BASE 31; DEVELOPER O; DEVELOPER R; DEVELOPER
RS;
m -
D I H Y D R O X Y B E N Z E N E ; 1 , 3
-DIHYDROXYBENZENE;
m-
DIOXYBENZENE; DURAFUR DEVELOPER G; EINECS No.
203-585-2; FOURAMINE RS; FOURRINE 79; FOURRINE EW;
m -
HYDROQUINONE; 3-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXADIEN-1-ONE;
m-
HYDROXYPHENOL; 3-HYDROXYPHENOL; NAKO TGG;
NCI-C05970; PELAGOL GREY RS; PELAGOL RS; PHENOL,
m
-HYDROXY-; RESORCIN; RESORCINA (Spanish); RESORCINE; STCC
4966774
IDENTIFICATION:
CAS:
108-46-3
DOT ID:
UN2876
Hazard Class or Division:
6.1 (POISONOUS/TOXIC MATERIALS)
ERG Guide:
153
Formula:
C6H6O2
RTECS No:
VG9625000
Properties:
Combustible
liquid. Hygroscopic white needles, plates, crystals, flakes, or powder; turns
pink on exposure to air or light, or contact with iron. Faint characteristic
odor. Water soluble.
Uses:
In
resins, adhesives.
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
•
IARC:
Group 3, not classifiable as to carcinogenicity
to humans; inadequate animal and human evidence.
•
OSHA Table Z-1 Air Contaminant
•
Liquid or vapor irritates the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. May affect the
blood; methemoglobin may be formed; the effects may be delayed. Long term exposure
can cause skin and blood disorders; heart, liver and kidney damage. This
chemical produces goiters in rats. May effect the nervous system. Repeated or
prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Exposure Limits:
•
ACGIH TLV: 10 ppm TWA; 20 ppm STEL, not classifiable as a human carcinogen
•
OSHA PEL: None
•
NIOSH REL: 10 ppm/45 mg/m3 TWA; 20 ppm/90 mg/m3 STEL
Respirator:
At
any concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any
detectable concentration:
SCBAF:PD,PP
(any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is
operated in a pressure-demand or other positivepressure mode) SAF:PD,PP:ASCBA
(any suppliedair respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an
auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode).
Escape:
GMFOV
[any airpurifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style,
front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister] SCBAE (any appropriate
escape-type, selfcontained breathing apparatus).
Reactivity:
Hygroscopic;
absorbs moisture from air. Strong oxidizers, including nitric acid may cause
fire and explosion. Incompatible with acetanilide, albumin, alkalis,
antipyrine, camphor, ferric salts, menthol, spirit nitrous ether, acids, and
bases. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its
finely dispersed particles.
FIRE INFORMATION
Combustible
liquid; but difficult to ignite. If material or contaminated runoff enters
waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated water.
Hazard Classifications:
Health Hazard (Blue)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Flammability (Red)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Reactivity (Yellow)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Flash
Point: 261°F (127°C)
Flammable
Limits in Air: LEL 1.4% at 392°F (200°C); UEL N/A
Autoignition
Temperature: 1,126°F (608°C)
FIRST AID:
Move
victim to fresh air; call emergency medical care. Apply artificial respiration
if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested
or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a
pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated
clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin
or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact,
avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Keep victim warm and quiet.
Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may
be delayed. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved
and take precautions to protect themselves.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
•
Clean Water Act: Section 311 Hazardous Substances/RQ (same as CERCLA).
•
EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA No.): U201.
•
RCRA Section 261 Hazardous Constituents
•
EPCRA Section 304: Reportable Quantity (RQ): CERCLA, 5000 lb (2270 kg).
•
California LOL: MN
•
WHMIS, Ingredients Disclosure List (Canada): 1%