International Chemical Safety Cards

BENZYL ALCOHOL ICSC: 0833
BENZYL ALCOHOL
Benzenemethanol
Phenyl carbinol
a-Hydroxytoluene
C7H8O/C6H5CH2OH
Molecular mass: 108.1
CAS # 100-51-6
RTECS # DN3150000
ICSC # 0833
UN # 2810
EC # 603-057-00-5
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames. NO contact with oxidizing materials.
Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, AFFF, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 93°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 93°C use a closed system, ventilation.

 
EXPOSURE

IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention.
EYES Redness.
Safety goggles, or face shield.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE 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).
Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xn symbol
R: 20/22
S: (2-)26
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0833 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

BENZYL ALCOHOL ICSC: 0833

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with strong oxidants and acids. Attacks many plastics. Can attack iron, aluminium upon heating. Slow oxidation in the presence of air.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):


 ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

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

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 205°C
Melting point: -15°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.04
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 3.5
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 20
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7		 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): About 1
Flash point: 93°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 436°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-13
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.1
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
The substance may inhibit the induction of total hemoglobin formation. Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G06c
NFPA Code: H 2; F 1; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0833 BENZYL ALCOHOL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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