Product Identification
【Product Name】2-Methylbenzyl alcohol
【Synonyms】o-Tolyl alcohol ；邻甲基苄醇
【CAS】89-95-2
【Formula】C8H10O
【Molecular Weight】122.17
【EINECS】245-362-2
【Beilstein/Gmelin】1929783
【Beilstein Reference】4-22-00-03070

Physical and Chemical Properties
【Appearance】White solid.
【Melting Point】31-35℃
【Boiling Point】109-110℃
【Density】1.08 g/cm3
【Refractive Index】1.54 (20℃)

First Aid Measures
【Ingestion】Seek medical assistance.
【Inhalation】Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
【Skin】Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.
【Eyes】Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage
【Storage】Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
【Handling】Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification
【Ingestion】The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
【Inhalation】May cause respiratory tract irritation.
【Skin】May cause skin irritation.
【Eyes】May cause eye irritation.
【Hazards】Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
【EC Risk Phrase】R 36/38
【EC Safety Phrase】S 26 36/37/39 45
【UN (DOT)】3261

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
【Personal Protection】Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and ggles.
【Respirators】Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Fire Fighting Measures
【Flash Point】104℃
【Fire Fighting】Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
【Fire Potential】Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Accidental Release Measures
【Small spills/leaks】Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity
【Disposal Code】11
【Stability】No data.
【Incompatibilities】Oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides.
【Decomposition】Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
【Combustion Products】Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information
【UN Number】3261
【HS Code】2933 99 90