Potential Exposure
Butylphenols may be used as intermediates in manufacturing varnish and lacquer resins; as a
germicidal agent in detergent disinfectants; as a pour point
depressant, in motor-oil additives; de-emulsifier for oil;
soap-antioxidant, plasticizer, fumigant, and insecticide
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts
the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from
exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has
stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer
promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has
been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit
Shipping
UN2430 Alkylphenols, solid, n.o.s. (including
C2-C12 homologues), Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8—
Corrosive material
Incompatibilities
Vapors may form explosive mixture with
air. These phenol/cresol materials can react with oxidizers;
reaction may be violent. Incompatible with strong reducing
substances such as hydrides, nitrides, alkali metals, and sulfides. Flammable gas (H2) is often generated, and the heat
of the reaction may cause the gas to ignite and explode.
Heat is also generated by the acid-base reaction with bases;
such heating may initiate polymerization of the organic
compound. React with boranes, alkalies, aliphatic amines,
amides, nitric acid, sulfuric acid. Phenols are sulfonated
very readily (for example, by concentrated sulfuric acid at
room temperature). These reactions generate heat. Phenols
are also nitrated very rapidly, even by dilute nitric acid and
can explode when heated. Many phenols form metal salts
that may be detonated by mild shock
Chemical Properties
liquid
Chemical Properties
The butylphenols include several isomers.
Solid butylphenols (28805-86-9) generally have properties
similar to the above:
Uses
Intermediates of Liquid Crystals
Definition
ChEBI: 4-n-Butylphenol is a member of phenols.
