METOL Property

Melting point:

260 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Density 

1.577

storage temp. 

−20°C

solubility 

H₂O: 50 mg/mL, clear

color 

white to faintly beige

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn,N

Risk Statements 

22-43-48/22-50/53

Safety Statements 

36/37-46-60-61

RIDADR 

UN 3077 9/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

SL8650000

F 

8

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

METOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Contact allergens

Metol is contained in black and white film developers and caused contact dermatitis in photographers.