CRESOLS

Colorless to yellow liquids with a tarry odor. Flash point 178°F. Insoluble in water. Density 8.7 lb / gal. Poisonous by ingestion and skin absorption and corrosive to skin.

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Insoluble in water.

Combustible. POISONOUS GASES MAY BE PRODUCED IN FIRE. Flammable toxic vapors given off in a fire. Sealed closed containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat. (USCG, 1999)

LIQUID: Will burn skin and eyes. Harmful if swallowed. (USCG, 1999)

Mixing CRESOL in equal molar portions with any of the following substances in a closed container caused the temperature and pressure to increase: chlorosulfonic acid, nitric acid, oleum, [NFPA 1991].

• Phenols, Cresols

Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. (AAR, 2003)

Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Neutralize spilled material with crushed limestone, soda ash, or lime. Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors. Vapor knockdown water is corrosive or toxic and should be diked for containment. Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or commercial sorbents. Water spill: Use natural deep water pockets, excavated lagoons, or sand bag barriers to trap material at bottom. If dissolved, in region of 10 ppm or greater concentration, apply activated carbon at ten times the spilled amount. Use mechanical dredges or lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates. (AAR, 2003)

Wear goggles and self-contained breathing apparatus. (USCG, 1999)

_____Dupont Average Standardized Breakthrough Times_____
(for CRESOL, MIXED ISOMERS)

Tychem® BR
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® CPF2
     69 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  100%)
Tychem® CPF4
     69 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® LV
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® QC
     40 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
     37 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® QC for Corrections
     40 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
     37 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Reflector®
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Responder®
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  MIXTURE)
Tychem® Responder® CSM
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  MIXTURE)
Tychem® SL
     69 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® TK
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)  (DuPont, 2008)

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EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Phenols are very toxic poisons AND corrosive and irritating, so that inducing vomiting may make medical problems worse. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center and locate activated charcoal, egg whites, or milk in case the medical advisor recommends administering one of them. If advice from a physician is not readily available and the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give the victim a glass of activated charcoal slurry in water or, if this is not available, a glass of milk, or beaten egg whites and IMMEDIATELY transport victim to a hospital. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, assure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

• 1-HYDROXY-4-METHYLBENZENE
• 1-METHYL-4-HYDROXYBENZENE
• 3-CRESOL
• 3-METHYLPHENOL
• 4-CRESOL
• 4-HYDROXYTOLUENE
• 4-METHYLPHENOL
• ACIDE CRÉSYLIQUE (DOT FRENCH)
• ACIDO CRESÍLICO (DOT SPANISH)
• AR-TOLUENOL
• BACILLOL
• COMPONENT 1 (60%): M-CRESOL
• COMPONENT 2 (40%): P-CRESOL
• CRESOL
• CRESOL (MIXED ISOMERS)
• CRESOLES (DOT SPANISH)
• CRESYLIC ACID
• CRESYLIC ACIDS
• CRÉSOLS (DOT FRENCH)
• HYDROXYTOLUENE
• HYDROXYTOLUENES
• METHYLPHENOIS
• METHYLPHENOL
• OXYTOLUENES
• P-CRESYLIC ACID
• P-HYDROXYTOLUENE
• P-KRESOL
• P-METHYLHYDROXYBENZENE
• P-METHYLPHENOL
• P-OXYTOLUENE
• P-TOLUOL
• P-TOLYL ALCOHOL
• PARA-CRESOL
• PARAMETHYL PHENOL
• RCRA WASTE NUMBER U052
• TAR ACIDS
• TEKRESOL
• TRICRESOL
• UN 2076