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Safety information for benzhydrol, 99%, including identification, composition, hazards, first aid measures, fire fighting measures, exposure controls, physical and chemical properties, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, regulatory information, and additional information.
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MSDS Name: Benzhydrol, 99% Catalog Numbers: AC105390000, AC105390050, AC105391000, AC Synonyms: Benzhydryl alcohol; Diphenyl carbinol; Diphenylmethanol; Diphenylmethyl alcohol; Hydroxydiphenylmethane Company Identification: Acros Organics N.V. One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS- For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS 91-01-0 Benzhydrol 99 202-033-
Appearance: off-white powder.
material have not been fully investigated. Target Organs: None known. Potential Health Effects Eye: Contact may cause transient eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Chronic: No information found.
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. Flash Point: Not applicable. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs Benzhydrol none listed none listed none listed OSHA Vacated PELs: Benzhydrol: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Powder Appearance: off-white Odor: None reported. pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not available. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: 297.0-298.0 deg C @760.00mmHg Freezing/Melting Point: 65.00 - 67.00 deg C Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Slightly soluble. Specific Gravity/Density: Not available. Molecular Formula: C13H12O Molecular Weight: 184. Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, strong oxidants. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, acids, strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 91-01-0: DC LD50/LC50: CAS# 91-01-0: Oral, rat: LD50 = 5 gm/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >5 gm/kg; . Dermal, rabbit: LD50 = > 5 Carcinogenicity: CAS# 91-01-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Epidemiology: No information found Teratogenicity: No information found Reproductive Effects: No information found Mutagenicity: No information found Neurotoxicity: No information found Other Studies: Section 12 - Ecological Information
Section 16 - Additional Information MSDS Creation Date: 5/14/ Revision #3 Date: 10/03/ The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages.