Benzyl alcohol
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Benzyl alcohol
CAS#: 100-51-6
EINECS#: 202-859-9
Supplier: KINFON PHARMACHEM CO.,LTD
F4, No.5 Torch Ave, JLP Dist, Chongqing 400080, China
website: www.echemix.com email: sales@echemix.com
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # Synonyms
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6
alpha-Hydroxytoluene; alpha-Toluenol; Benzenecarbinol; Benzenemethanol; Phenylcarbinol; Phenylmethanol; Phenylmethyl alcohol
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
OSHA Hazards
Target Organ Effect, Harmful by ingestion., Harmful by skin absorption., Irritant
Target Organs
Central nervous system
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTERor doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P322 Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P501 Dispose of contents/container toan approved waste disposal plant.
HMIS Classification
Health hazard: 2
Chronic Health Hazard: *
Flammability: 1
Physical hazards: 1
NFPA Rating
Health hazard: 2
Fire: 1
Reactivity Hazard: 1
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet tothe doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for
disposal.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Handle and store under inert gas. hygroscopic
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Value Control
parameters
Update Basis
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 TWA 10 ppm 2008-01-01 USA. Workplace Environmental
Exposure Levels (WEEL)
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose
combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the
respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components
tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
Handle with gloves.
Eye protection
Face shield and safety glasses
Skin and body protection
Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance
Form liquid, clear
Colour colourless
Safety data
pH no data available
Melting point -16 - -13 °C (3 - 9 °F)
Boiling point 203 - 205 °C (397 - 401 °F)
Flash point 96 °C (205 °F) - closed cup
Ignition temperature 436 °C (817 °F)
Lower explosion limit no data available
Upper explosion limit no data available
Vapour pressure 5.00 hPa (3.75 mmHg) at 77 °C (171 °F)
17.7 hPa (13.3 mmHg) at 100 °C (212 °F)
0.125 hPa (0.094 mmHg) at 25 °C (77 °F)
Density 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (77 °F)
Water solubility 33 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
log Pow: 1.1
Relative vapour
density 3.73- (Air = 1.0)
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Chemical stability
hygroscopic Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid
A mixture of benzyl alcohol and 58% sulfuric acid decomposed violently when heated to 180°C. Benzyl alcohol containing
1.4% hydrogen bromide and 1.1% of an iron(II) saltpolymerized exothermally when heated above 100°C.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 1,230 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Behavioral:Excitement. Behavioral:Coma.
LD50 Dermal - rabbit - 2,000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - rabbit - Skin irritation - 24 h
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable,
possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (GHS)
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (GHS)
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes Causes eye irritation.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Central nervous system depression
Additional Information
RTECS: DN3150000
Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) - 10 mg/l - 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia
and other aquatic
invertebrates.
EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 55 mg/l - 24 h
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability Biotic/Aerobic
Result: 92 - 96 % - Readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
no data available
PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: This material contains an active pharmaceutical ingredient that may be harmful to aquatic organisms.
Activated Sludge Respiration: This material contains an active pharmaceutical ingredient that is not
toxic to activated sludge microorganisms.
Solubility: This material contains an active pharmaceutical ingredient that for environmental fate predictions has solubility in water.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Product
Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service
to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT (US)
UN-Number: 3334 Class: 9
Proper shipping name: Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (Benzyl alcohol)
Marine pollutant: No
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
UN-Number: 3334 Class: 9
Proper shipping name: Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (Benzyl alcohol)
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
OSHA Hazards
Target Organ Effect, Harmful by ingestion., Harmful by skin absorption., Irritant
DSL Status
All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
SARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold
(De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
Benzyl alcohol
CAS-No.
100-51-6
Revision Date
1993-04-24
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Benzyl alcohol
CAS-No.
100-51-6
Revision Date
1993-04-24
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Benzyl alcohol
CAS-No.
100-51-6
Revision Date
1993-04-24
California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other
reproductive harm.
Section 16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
All information and instructions provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are based on the current state of scientific and technical knowledge. And above information is only for reference.
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Not Applicable
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
State Right-to-Know
Not applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
Non-controlled
Section 16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
All information and instructions provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are based on the current state of scientific and technical knowledge. And above information is only for reference.