International Chemical Safety Cards PHENETHYL ALCOHOL ICSC: 0936 PHENETHYL ALCOHOL 2-Phenylethane-1-ol Benzeneethanol Phenylethyl alcohol C8H10O / C6H5CH2CH2OH Molecular mass: 122.2 CAS # 60-12-8 RTECS # SG7175000 ICSC # 0936 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. EXPLOSION   EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! INHALATION Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention. SKIN Redness. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention. EYES Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. INGESTION Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. 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, strong acids. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0936 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 PHENETHYL ALCOHOL ICSC: 0936 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. PHYSICAL DANGERS: CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants, strong acids. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs): TLV not established. MAK not established. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, by inhalation of its aerosol, 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: The substance irritates the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling point: 219°C Melting point: -27°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.02 Solubility in water: poor Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 8 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2 Flash point: 102°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.4

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NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;

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ICSC: 0936 PHENETHYL ALCOHOL © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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