1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene

Flammable liquids, Category 3

Skin irritation, Category 2

Eye irritation, Category 2

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour

H315 Causes skin irritation

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H335 May cause respiratory irritation

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.

P242 Use non-sparking tools.

P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower].

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...

P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.

P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.

Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

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Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Aromatic hydrocarbons and related compounds

This chemical is a flammable liquid. Poisonous gases are produced in fire. Small fires: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or alcohol-resistant foam. Large fires: water spray, fog, or alcohol foam. Move container from fire if you can do so without risk. Spray cooling water on containers that are exposed to flames until well after fire is out. For massive fire in cargo area, use unmanned hose holder or monitoring nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. Isolate for one-half mile in all directions if tank car or truck is involved in fire. Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas. Vapors may travel long distances to ignition sources and flashback. Vapors in confined areas may explode when exposed to fire. Containers may explode in fire. Storage containers and parts of containers may rocket great distances, in many directions. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Notify local health and fire officials and pollution control agencies. From a secure, explosion-proof location, use water spray to cool exposed containers. If cooling streams are ineffective (venting sound increases in volume and pitch, tank discolors, or shows any signs of deforming), withdraw immediately to a secure position. If employees are expected to fight fires, they must be trained and equipped in OSHA 1910.156. Trimethyl benzenes

Flammable. Above 44°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.

Use alcohol-resistant foam, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.

Evacuate and restrict persons not wearing protective equipment from area of spill or leak until cleanup is complete. Remove all ignition sources. Establish forced ventilation to keep levels below explosive limit. Absorb liquids in vermiculite, dry sand, earth, peat, carbon, or similar material and deposit in sealed containers. Keep this chemical out of a confined space ... because of the possibility of an explosion ... It may be necessary to contain and dispose of this chemical as a hazardous waste. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Contact your Department of Environmental Protection or your regional office of the federal EPA for specific recommendations. If employees are required to clean up spills, they must be properly trained and equipped. OSHA 1910.120(q) may be applicable. Trimethyl benzenes

NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 44°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Fireproof. Well closed. Separated from oxidants.Prior to working with this chemical you should be trained on its proper handling and storage. Before entering a confined space where this chemical may be present, check to make sure that an explosive concentration does not exist. Trimethylbenzene must be stored to avoid contact with oxidizers (such as perchlorates, peroxides, permanganates, chlorates, and nitrates), and strong oxidizers (such as chlorine, bromine, and fluorine) since violent reactions occur. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat. Sources of ignition such as smoking and open flames are prohibited where this chemical is used, handled, or stored in a manner that could create a potential fire or explosion hazard. Metal containers involving the transfer of 5 gallons or more of this chemical should be grounded and bonded. Drums must be equipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuum bungs, and flame arresters. Use only nonsparking tools and equipment, especially when opening and closing containers of this chemical. Trimethyl benzenes

EU-OEL: 100 mg/m3, 20 ppm as TWA.MAK: 100 mg/m3, 20 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C

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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.

Wear safety spectacles.

Protective gloves.

Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.

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Reacts with oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and irritating fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

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Reacts with oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

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Oxidizers (perchlorates, peroxides, permanganates, chlorates, nitrates), strong oxidizers (chlorine, bromine, fluorine), and nitric acid. Trimethyl benzenes

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The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.

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A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

AEROBIC: 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene, present at 100 mg/L, reached 0% of its theoretical BOD in 2 weeks using an activated sludge inoculum at 30 mg/L and the Japanese MITI test(1). 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene had a 99(2) and 100%(3) removal in acclimated sludge and activated sludge, respectively. The concentration of 1,2,3-trimethylbenzene was reduced from 4.24 mg/L to 0.0 mg/L in 25 days at 30 deg C using a sewage inocculum(4). Biodegradation of 1,2,3-trimethylbenzene was classified as moderate in a marine environment(5). 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene was reduced to zero in 23 days in sewage using a natural microbial flora with aeration and was reduced without aeration(6).

The BCF of 1,2,3-trimethylbenzene was 133-217 at a concentration of 150 ppb and 136-259 at a concentration of 15 ppb using carp (Cypinus carpio) which were exposed over an 8-week period(1). According to a classification scheme(2), these BCFs suggest bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is high(SRC).

1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene has measured log Koc values of 3.04(1) and 2.80(2-5). These values correspond to Koc values of 1,096 and 630. 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene also has a reported log Kom value of 2.80(6-7). According to a classification scheme(8), these Koc values suggest that 1,2,3-trimethylbenzene is expected to have low mobility in soil(SRC).

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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

ADR/RID: UN3295 (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: UN3295 (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: UN3295 (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: I (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: No

IMDG: No

IATA: No

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Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.See ICSCs 1155 and 1389.