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m-cresol [1] o-cresol [2] p-cresol [3] mix-cresol [4]

CAS 108-39-4 · C7H8O

Hazard class

Danger — Toxic, Corrosive

Pictograms

ToxicCorrosive

H-statements

H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventCleaning agentFragranceIntermediateProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedDye

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 2.3 ppm (10 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 5 ppm (22 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH 250 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

m-cresol · 3-methylphenol · Metacresol · Phenol, 3-methyl- · 3-hydroxytoluene · meta-cresol · m-methylphenol · 3-cresol

Molecular weight

108.14 g/mol

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Toxic · Corrosive

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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