2-Methylnaphthalene
Exclamation Mark
Health Hazard
Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H336 |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H401 |
Toxic to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H411 |
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
White crystalline solid.
| Boiling Point | 466-468°F |
| Flash Point | 208°F |
| Specific Gravity | 1.0058 |
Target Organs
hemolysis and eye irritation that causes cataracts
Synonyms
β-methylnaphthalene
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 7055
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