Safety Data Sheet

Nipacide MX

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Nipacide MX

Synonyms/Generic Names: Chloroxylenol; Benzytol, Desson, Dettol, Espadol, Ottasept,

PCMX; 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol; 2-Chloro-5-hydroxy-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 2-Chloro-5-hydroxy-mxylene;
2-Chloro-m-xylenol; 4-Chloro-1-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzene; 4-Chloro-3,5-xylenol; p-Chloro-m-xylenol

Product Number: 3739

Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use

Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.

N4335 Temkin Rd.
Columbus, WI. 53925

For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)

In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Hazards: Target organ effect, Skin sensitizer, Irritant

Target Organs: Eyes

Signal Word: Warning

Pictograms:

GHS Classification:

Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5

Skin irritation Category 2
Eye irritation Category 2A
Skin sensitization Category 1
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:

Hazard Statements:
H303 May be harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

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 Precautionary Statements:
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P337+P313 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P362 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes Causes eye irritation.
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings

Health 2 Health 2
Flammability 0 Fire 0
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Specific hazard Not Available Personal E

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

EINECS# / Molecular
Component Weight % CAS # Formula
ELINCS# Weight
4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol >99 88-04-0 201-793-8 C8H9ClO 156.61 g/mol

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Skin Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and wash using soap. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable (and unsuitable) Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool
extinguishing media containers with water.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for firefighters clothing, including eye protection and boots.
Specific hazards arising from Emits toxic fumes (carbon oxides, hydrogen chloride gas) under fire
the chemical conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section).

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and place
containment and cleaning up in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with
water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup
materials in accordance with regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of dusts.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for
incompatibilities).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure controls: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Personal Protection
Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles.
Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an
approved respirator.
Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron or lab coat.
Other Not Available

Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Off-white crystals.

Odor Phenolic-like.
Odor threshold Not Available
pH Not Available
Melting point/freezing point 113°C (235.4°F)
Initial boiling point and boiling range 246°C (474.8°F)
Flash point Not Flammable
Evaporation rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Explosive
Vapor pressure 0.25 hPa (0.19 mmHg) at 25°C (77°F)
Vapor density Not Available
Density 0.890 g/cm3

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 Solubility (ies) Very slightly soluble in cold water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: 2.8
Auto-ignition temperature Not Available
Decomposition temperature Not Available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Not Available
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon oxides, hydrogen chloride gas.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Skin Not Available
Eyes Not Available
Respiratory Not Available
Ingestion LD50 Oral - rat - 3,830 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity
IARC No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure
Skin Irritation, redness, itchiness.
Eyes Irritation, redness, watering eyes, itchiness.
Respiratory Irritation, coughing, wheezing.
Ingestion Irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Chronic Toxicity Not Available

Teratogenicity May cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects.
Mutagenicity May affect genetic material.
Embryotoxicity Not Available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Not Available
Reproductive Toxicity Not Available
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization May cause allergic skin reaction.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Aquatic Vertebrate Not Available
Aquatic Invertebrate Not Available
Terrestrial Not Available

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 Persistence and Degradability Not Available
Bioaccumulative Potential Not Available
Mobility in Soil Not Available
PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available
Other Adverse Effects Not Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Residues Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before
disposing of waste product or residue.
Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.

The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

US DOT Not Dangerous Goods

TDG Not Dangerous Goods
IMDG Not Dangerous Goods
Marine Pollutant No
IATA/ICAO Not Dangerous Goods

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory.
DSCL (EEC) All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory.
California Proposition 65 Not Listed
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
SARA 312 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol
SARA 313 Not Listed
WHMIS Canada Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date

Revision 1 03/25/2013

Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. (“Columbus”) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all
inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other
materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus
has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current
information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal,
state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION)
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE.

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