ICSC 0936 - PHENETHYL ALCOHOL

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PHENETHYL ALCOHOL	ICSC: 0936 (April 2013)
2-Phenylethane-1-ol Benzeneethanol Phenylethyl alcohol 2-Phenylethanol

CAS #: 60-12-8

UN #: 2810

EC Number: 200-456-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Nausea.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
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 DANGER Harmful if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Causes skin and eye irritation Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

PHENETHYL ALCOHOL

ICSC: 0936

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants and strong acids.	Formula: C₈H₁₀O / C₆H₅CH₂CH₂OH Molecular mass: 122.2 Boiling point: 219°C Melting point: -27°C Density: 1.02 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 2 (moderate) Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 8 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2 Flash point: 102°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.4 Auto-ignition temperature: 410°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-7.5 Viscosity: 3.1 mm²/s at 50°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants and strong acids.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O / C₆H₅CH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 122.2
Boiling point: 219°C
Melting point: -27°C
Density: 1.02 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 2 (moderate)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 8
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
Flash point: 102°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.4
Auto-ignition temperature: 410°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-7.5
Viscosity: 3.1 mm²/s at 50°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol or vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.	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 Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol or vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.

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
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK skin absorption (H)

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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