Download MSDS for Triphenylmethanol: Product Information, Hazards, and Safety Measures and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Waste Management in PDF only on Docsity!
MSDS Number: T6800 * * * * * Effective Date: 11/17/99 * * * * * Supercedes: 12/08/
TRIPHENYLMETHANOL
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Benzenemethanol, a,a-diphenyl-; triphenylcarbinol CAS No.: 76-84- Molecular Weight: 260. Chemical Formula: C19H16O Product Codes: Product Codes: 2740
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
Triphenylmethanol 76-84-6 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
WARNING! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Potential Health Effects
Information on the human health effects from exposure to this substance is limited.
Inhalation: No information found, but compound should be handled as a potential health hazard. Ingestion: No information found, but compound should be handled as a potential health hazard. Skin Contact: May cause irritation. May be absorbed through skin. Eye Contact: May cause irritation. Chronic Exposure: No information found. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention. Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap or mild detergent and water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures or by contact with an ignition source. Explosion: Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard. Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained
Appearance: White crystals. Odor: No information found. Solubility: No information found. Specific Gravity: No information found. pH: No information found. % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): No information found. Boiling Point: 360C (680F) Melting Point: 160 - 163C (320 - 325F) Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found. Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found. Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers. Conditions to Avoid: No information found.
11. Toxicological Information
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
--------\Cancer Lists------------------------------------------------------ ---NTP Carcinogen--- Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
Triphenylmethanol (76-84-6) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No information found. Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1--------------------------------- Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
Triphenylmethanol (76-84-6) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2--------------------------------- --Canada-- Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
Triphenylmethanol (76-84-6) No Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1---------------- -SARA 302- ------SARA 313------ Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
Triphenylmethanol (76-84-6) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2---------------- -RCRA- -TSCA- Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
Triphenylmethanol (76-84-6) No No No
FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.
Prepared by: Environmental Health & Safety Phone Number: (314) 654-1600 (U.S.A.)
