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PHENETHYL ALCOHOL ICSC: 0936
Date of peer-review: April 1997

2-Phenylethane-1-ol
Benzeneethanol
Phenylethyl alcohol
CAS # 60-12-8 C8H10O / C6H5CH2CH2OH
RTECS # SG7175000 Molecular mass: 122.2
UN #
EC #
TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!

Inhalation Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
Skin Redness.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Burning sensation.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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PHENETHYL ALCOHOL ICSC: 0936
IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants, strong acids.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 219°C
Melting point: -27°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.02
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 8
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
 		Flash point: 102°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.4
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       PHENETHYL ALCOHOL (JECFA Evaluation)