2,2'-Oxybisethanol dibenzoate
Diethylene glycol dibenzoate
(C6H5COOCH2CH2)2O
Molecular mass: 314.4
ICSC # 0447
CAS # 120-55-8
RTECS # ID6650000
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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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Water spray,
alcohol-resistant foam,
powder,
carbon dioxide,
(see Notes).
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety spectacles.
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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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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
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Ventilation along the floor.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
CRYSTALS.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
On combustion, forms 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.
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
is mildly irritating to
the eyes
and
the skin
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point at 0.7 kPa: 236°C
Melting point: 28°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water, g/100 ml:
miscible
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.4
Flash point: 232°C
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Use of alcohol foam, foam and water as extinguishing agent may cause frothing.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0447
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DIETHYLENE 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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