ICSC 0539 - PHENYL ACETATE

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PHENYL ACETATE	ICSC: 0539 (April 2006)
Acetic acid, phenyl ester Acetylphenol

CAS #: 122-79-2

EC Number: 204-575-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 80°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 80°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation			Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

PHENYL ACETATE

ICSC: 0539

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers No data.	Formula: C₈H₈O₂ / CH₃COOC₆H₅ Molecular mass: 136.1 Boiling point: 196°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.07 Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7 Flash point: 80°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.49

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
No data.

Formula: C₈H₈O₂ / CH₃COOC₆H₅
Molecular mass: 136.1
Boiling point: 196°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.07
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Flash point: 80°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.49

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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