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Identification
- Name:
- p-cresol
- Synonyms:
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- CRESOL (p)
- p-METILFENOL
- METILFENOL (p)
- 4-METIL-FENOL
- CAS:
- 106-44-5
- EC/EINECS:
- 203-398-6
- Molecular Formula:
- C7H8O
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0031
- Uses:
- pesticide
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H311 : Toxic in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H301 : Toxic if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation
Notes
- R.1272-Note C
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| C >= 5 % | T; R24/25 |
| 1 % <= C < 5 % | Xn; R21/22 |
| C >= 5 % | C; R34 |
| 1 % <= C < 5 % | Xi; R36/38 |
| * |
Specific health risks
Neurotoxic substances ?
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
Specific environmental risks
Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?
Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.
Volatile organic compounds ?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.
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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.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under CoRAP evaluation ?
Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.
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.
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