ICSC 0389 - BENZOPHENONE

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BENZOPHENONE	ICSC: 0389 (May 2010)
Diphenyl ketone Benzoylbenzene Phenyl ketone Diphenylmethanone

CAS #: 119-61-9

EC Number: 204-337-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers.	NO open flames.	Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Causes mild skin irritation Causes damage to the liver and the kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

BENZOPHENONE

ICSC: 0389

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS WITH FLOWERY ODOR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic gases. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₁₃H₁₀O / C₆H₅COC₆H₅ Molecular mass: 182.2 Boiling point: 305°C Decomposes at >320°C Melting point: 48.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.3 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.38

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS WITH FLOWERY ODOR.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₁₃H₁₀O / C₆H₅COC₆H₅
Molecular mass: 182.2
Boiling point: 305°C
Decomposes at >320°C
Melting point: 48.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.3
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.38

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys, resulting in impaired functions. Tumours have been detected in experimental animals but may not be relevant to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys, resulting in impaired functions. Tumours have been detected in experimental animals but may not be relevant to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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