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SAFETY DATA SHEET

2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid — CAS 4408-60-0
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Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product Name2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid
SynonymsMesitylacetic acid; Mesityleneacetic acid
CAS Number4408-60-0
Molecular FormulaC11H14O2
Molecular Weight178.23 g/mol
Relevant identified usesFor R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
CompanyQingdao Marram Chemical Co., Ltd.
Emergency telephone+86-15930139955

Section 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification

According to GHS, this substance is not classified as a hazardous substance or mixture.

Other hazards

None known.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid
CAS Number4408-60-0
Molecular FormulaC11H14O2
Molecular Weight178.23 g/mol

Section 4: First aid measures

General advice

Consult a doctor. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

Move victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

Skin contact

Wash with soap and plenty of water.

Eye contact

Rinse with water as a precaution.

Ingestion

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.

Section 5: Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides.

Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions

Avoid dust generation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods for cleaning up

Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Section 7: Handling and storage

Safe handling

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. General fire protection measures.

Safe storage

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Engineering controls

General industrial hygiene practice.

Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear gloves. The selected protective gloves must comply with EU Directive 89/686/EEC and standard EN 374.

Body protection

Select body protection based on the type, concentration and amount of dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection not required. For dust protection, use type N95 (US) or P1 (EN 143) dust mask.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

AppearanceSolid
Melting point167-171 C (lit.)
OdourNo data available
pHNo data available
Boiling pointNo data available
Flash pointNo data available
DensityNo data available
Water solubilityNo data available

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

Incompatible materialsStrong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases
OtherNo data available for reactivity, stability, or hazardous reactions.

Section 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

No data available.

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen.

Potential health effects

Section 12: Ecological information

No data available for ecotoxicity, persistence and degradability, bioaccumulative potential, or mobility in soil.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dispose of contaminated packaging as unused product. Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Section 14: Transport information

Not classified as dangerous goods for transport (ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA). Not a marine pollutant.

Section 15: Regulatory information

This SDS complies with REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Section 16: Other information

This SDS was prepared in accordance with GHS and REACH Annex II. The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available.