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Identification
- Name:
- thymol
- Synonyms:
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- 5-METIL-2-(1-METILETIL)-FENOL
- CAS:
- 89-83-8
- EC/EINECS:
- 201-944-8
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H14O
- Uses:
- colorant
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
H Phrases
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H411 : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 2) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Environmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
EPER Water ?
Substances from List 1 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Atmospheric pollutants —including SO₂, NOx, heavy metals and organic compounds— that must be taken into account when setting emission limit values for IPPC installations.
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListRestriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under evaluation. PACT ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).