ICSC 1276 - 2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE

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2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE	ICSC: 1276 (September 1997)
beta-Methylnaphthalene

CAS #: 91-57-6

EC Number: 202-078-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING
Marine pollutant.

2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE

ICSC: 1276

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces acrid smoke and irritating fumes.	Formula: C₁₁H₁₀ Molecular mass: 142.2 Boiling point: 241°C Melting point: 35°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.00 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.003 Vapour pressure, Pa at °C: 9 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.86

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₀
Molecular mass: 142.2
Boiling point: 241°C
Melting point: 35°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.00
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.003
Vapour pressure, Pa at °C: 9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.86

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause effects on the lungs.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause effects on the lungs.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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