BENZYL ALCOHOL | ICSC: 0833 (April 2000) |
Benzenemethanol Phenyl carbinol alpha-Hydroxytoluene Benzoyl alcohol Phenyl methanol |
CAS #: 100-51-6 |
EC Number: 202-859-9 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Cough. Dizziness. Headache. | Use ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
Eyes | Redness. | Wear safety spectacles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Nausea. Vomiting. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong oxidants. | |
PACKAGING | |
BENZYL ALCOHOL | ICSC: 0833 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C7H8O / C6H5CH2OH |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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MAK: 22 mg/m3, 5 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xn; R: 20/22; S: (2)-26 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations BENZYL ALCOHOL (JECFA Evaluation)