International Chemical Safety Cards

METHYL BENZOATE ICSC: 1187

METHYL BENZOATE
Methylbenzenecarboxylate
Niobe oil
C8H8O2/C6H5COOCH3
Molecular mass: 136.1
CAS # 93-58-3
RTECS # DH3850000
ICSC # 1187
UN # 2938
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 83°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 83°C use a closed system, ventilation.

 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Cough. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).
Separated from food and feedstuffs.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 1187 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

METHYL BENZOATE ICSC: 1187

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

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 vapour, 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:
Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. See Notes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 198-200°C
Melting point: -12°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.09
Solubility in water: none
 Vapour pressure, Pa at 39°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Flash point: 82.8°C (c.c.)°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.12
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
NOTES
Data are insufficiently available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G06c
NFPA Code: H 0; F 2; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1187 METHYL BENZOATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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