International Chemical Safety Cards

PHENYL ACETATE ICSC: 0539
PHENYL ACETATE
Acetic acid, phenyl ester
Acetylphenol
C8H8O2 / CH3COOC6H5
Molecular mass: 136.1
CAS # 122-79-2
RTECS # AJ2800000
ICSC # 0539
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 80°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 80°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.

 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION


SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.


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ICSC: 0539 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

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body 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 and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 195°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.07
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Flash point: 80°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.49
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-565
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0539 PHENYL ACETATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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