NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

o-sec-Butylphenol CAS 89-72-5
CH3CH2CH(CH3)C6H4OH RTECS SJ8920000
Synonyms & Trade Names
2-sec-Butylphenol, 2-(1-Methylpropyl)phenol
DOT ID & Guide
2228 153 (liquid)
2229 153 (solid)
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL�: none
IDLH N.D. Conversion 1 ppm = 6.14 mg/m3
Physical Description
Colorless liquid or solid (below 61°F).
MW: 150.2
BP: 227°F
FRZ: 61°F
Sol: Insoluble
VP: Low
IP: ?

Sp.Gr: 0.89
Fl.P: 225°F
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Class IIB Combustible Liquid Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
Measurement Methods
None available
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; skin burns
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION