Benzene,1-(isocyanatomethyl)-2-methyl-

1.IDENTIFICATIONOFTHESUBSTANCE/MIXTUREANDOFTHECOMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product Name 2-Methylbenzyl isocyanate 2.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3) According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Label elements Pictogram Signal word Hazard statement(s) H302 H315 H318 H335 Precautionary statement(s) P261 P280 P305 + P351 + P338 Danger Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Hazard symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) R22 R37/38 R41 Harmful Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. S-phrase(s) S26 S39 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear eye/face protection. Other hazards - none 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Formula Molecular Weight : : C9H9NO 147,17 g/mol CAS-No. EC-No. Index-No. Classification Concentration 2-Methylbenzyl isocyanate 56651-58-2 - - Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye - Dam. 1; STOT SE 3; H302, H315, H318, H335 Xn, R22 - R37/38 - R41 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 4. 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. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. 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. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. 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. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Conditions for safe storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) 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). Hand 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. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Eye protection Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin and 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. Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Safety data pH Melting point Boiling point Flash point Ignition temperature Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit Density Water solubility Partition coefficient: liquid colourless no data available no data available 226 °C - lit. 99 °C - closed cup no data available no data available no data available 1,059 g/cm3 at 25 °C no data available log Pow: 2,542 n-octanol/water 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Conditions to avoid Exposure to moisture may affect product quality. Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agentsStrong oxidizing agents Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx) 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity no data available Inhalation: no data available Skin corrosion/irritation no data available Serious eye damage/eye irritation no data available Respiratory or skin sensitization Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive individuals. Germ cell mutagenicity 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 by IARC. Reproductive toxicity no data available Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no data available Aspiration hazard no data available Potential health effects Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eyes May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye burns. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Repeated exposure may cause asthma., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Additional Information RTECS: Not available 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity no data available Persistence and degradability no data available Bioaccumulative potential no data available Mobility in soil no data available PBT and vPvB assessment no data available Other adverse effects Harmful to aquatic life. no data available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR/RID Not dangerous goods IMDG Not dangerous goods IATA UN-Number: 3334 Class: 9 Proper shipping name: Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (2-Methylbenzyl isocyanate) 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Text of H-code(s) and R-phrase(s) mentioned in Section 3 Acute Tox. Eye Dam. H302 H315 H318 H335 Skin Irrit. STOT SE Xn R22 R37/38 R41 Acute toxicity Serious eye damage Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Skin irritation Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Harmful Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. 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 this document is based on the resent 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. Lookchem shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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