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| 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol | CAS 128-37-0 | ||
| [C(CH3)3]2CH3C6H2OH | RTECS GO7875000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names BHT; Butylated hydroxytoluene; Dibutylated hydroxytoluene; 4-Methyl-2,6-di-tert-butyl phenol |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description White to pale-yellow, crystalline solid with a slight, phenolic odor. [food preservative] |
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MW: 220.4 |
BP: 509°F |
MLT: 158°F |
Sol: 0.00004% |
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VP: 0.01 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.05 |
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Fl.P: 261°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers |
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Measurement Method Si gel; Methanol/CS2; Gas chromatography/Flame ionization detection; II(1) [P&CAM #226] See: NMAM INDEX |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash Breathing: Fresh air Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms irritation eyes, skin; in animals: decreased growth rate, increase(d) liver weight | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0841 |