Resorcinol MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CAS No 108-46-3 SDS/MSDS

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Resorcinol
CAS-No. : 108-46-3
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd
7/28 Vardaan House
New Delhi-10002
INDIA
Telephone : +91 11 49404040
Email : [email protected]

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2), H319
Skin sensitisation (Sub-category 1B), H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Oral (Category 1), Central nervous system, Blood, H370
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Oral (Category 2), Respiratory system, H371
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

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 Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H370 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system, Blood, Respiratory
system) if swallowed.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Synonyms : 1,3-Benzenediol
Resorcinolum

Formula : C6H6O2
Molecular weight : 110,11 g/mol
CAS-No. : 108-46-3
EC-No. : 203-585-2
Index-No. : 604-010-00-1

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration
1,3-Benzenediol
CAS-No. 108-46-3 Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye <= 100 %
EC-No. 203-585-2 Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1B; STOT
Index-No. 604-010-00-1 SE 1; STOT SE 2; Aquatic
Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 3;
H302, H315, H319, H317,
H370, H371, H400, H412
M-Factor - Aquatic Acute: 1
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

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 In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Air and light sensitive.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous
materials causing chronic effects
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at
the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle
respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering
controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use
respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into
the environment must be avoided.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: solid
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH 4,5
e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: 109 - 112 °C - lit.
point
f) Initial boiling point and 178 °C at 21 hPa - lit.
boiling range
g) Flash point 127 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower Lower explosion limit: 1,4 %(V)
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure 1 hPa at 21,1 °C
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 1,28 g/cm3 at 20 °C
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 n) Water solubility 717 g/l at 25 °C - soluble
o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: 0,8 at 20 °C
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition No data available
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties Not explosive
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
Surface tension 72 mN/m at 20 °C
Dissociation constant 9,81 at 25 °C

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agents, Iron and iron salts.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 510 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 401)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male - 2.830 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Irritating to skin. - 24 h
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Irreversible effects on the eye - 72 h
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
in vivo assay - Mouse
Result: The product is a skin sensitiser, sub-category 1B.
(OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Ames test
Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
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 Rat - male and female
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity - Rat - male and female - Oral
No significant adverse effects were reported
IARC: 3 - Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (1,3-Benzenediol)
Reproductive toxicity
Reproductive toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral
No significant adverse effects were reported
Developmental Toxicity - Rat - Oral
No significant adverse effects were reported
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
Repeated dose Rat - male and female - Oral - NOAEL : 80 mg/kg - OECD Test Guideline 408
toxicity
RTECS: VG9625000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 29,5 mg/l -
96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and semi-static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 1 mg/l - 48 h
other aquatic (OECD Test Guideline 202)
invertebrates
Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - > 97 mg/l -
72 h
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria Respiration inhibition EC50 - activated sludge - 79 mg/l - 3 h
(OECD Test Guideline 209)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 14 d
Result: 66,7 % - Readily biodegradable
(OECD Test Guideline 301C)
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Very toxic to aquatic life.
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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2876 IMDG: 2876 IATA: 2876
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: RESORCINOL
IMDG: RESORCINOL
IATA: Resorcinol

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 6.1 IMDG: 6.1 IATA: 6.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H370 Causes damage to organs (/$/*_ORG_SING_ORAL/$/) if swallowed.
H371 May cause damage to organs if swallowed.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge
and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Central Drug House (P) Ltd and its Affiliates shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
www.cdhfinechemical.com for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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