International Chemical Safety Cards

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2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone
Benzoylphenyl carbinol
2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
C14H12O2
Molecular mass: 212.2
CAS # 119-53-9
RTECS # DI1590000
ICSC # 1214
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.

Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION


SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.


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ICSC: 1214 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point at 102.4 kPa: 344°C
Melting point: 137°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.310		 Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.03
Vapour pressure, Pa at 136°C: 133
ENVIRONMENTAL
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N O T E S
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


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