International Chemical Safety Cards

BENZOPHENONE ICSC: 0389
BENZOPHENONE
Diphenyl ketone
Benzoylbenzene
Phenyl ketone
C13H10O
Molecular mass: 182.2
CAS # 119-61-9
RTECS # DI9950000
ICSC # 0389
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
EYES Redness.
Safety goggles.
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.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Separated from strong oxidants.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0389 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:
WHITE CRYSTALS WITH ROSE-LIKE ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic gases. Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


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

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 irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 305°C
Melting point: 49°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1		 Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.38
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
N O T E S
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0389 BENZOPHENONE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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