(E)-Propenyl benzene
Trans-1-phenyl-1-propene
C9H10 / C6H5CH=CHCH3
Molecular mass: 118.2
ICSC # 0736
CAS # 873-66-5
RTECS # DA8400500
UN # 2618
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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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Flammable.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 52°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 52°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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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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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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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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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Remove all ignition sources.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
Ventilation.
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.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Store only if stabilized.
Fireproof.
Well closed.
Separated from
strong oxidants.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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Marine pollutant.
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
Signal: Warning
Flame-Excl mark
Flammable liquid and vapour
Causes skin irritation
Toxic to aquatic life
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance may polymerize.
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
toxic fumes
Reacts with strong oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
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.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 175°C
Melting point: -29°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.911
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0,014
(very poor)
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Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.15
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1
Flash point: 52°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3,31
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.
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N O T E S
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Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III-9
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R2;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0736
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trans-beta-METHYLSTYRENE
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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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