Phenyl methyl ether
Methoxybenzene
C7H8O
Molecular mass: 108.1
ICSC # 1014
CAS # 100-66-3
RTECS # BZ8050000
UN # 2222
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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.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Foam,
powder,
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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•Inhalation
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Burning sensation.
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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Dry skin.
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.
Pain.
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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.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Ventilation.
Remove all ignition sources.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
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Fireproof.
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UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
TO YELLOW
LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation.
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
,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 155°C
Melting point: -37°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Solubility in water, g/100 ml:
poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.47
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.13
Flash point: 52°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 475°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.11
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S2222
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1014
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ANISOLE
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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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