Benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
Benzyl benzenecarboxylate
C14H12O2
Molecular mass: 212.2
ICSC # 0390
CAS # 120-51-4
RTECS # DG4200000
EC # 607-085-00-9
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Dry skin.
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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.
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).
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Ventilation along the floor.
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Xn symbol
R: 22
S: 2-25
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
OR WHITE SOLID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
On combustion, forms toxic and irritating fumes.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
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
is irritating to
the eyes
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the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 324°C
Melting point: 21°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water:
none
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.3
Flash point: 148°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 480°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.97
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Environmental
Data
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Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.
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N O T E S
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G06c
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0390
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BENZYL BENZOATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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