ICSC 1187 - METHYL BENZOATE

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METHYL BENZOATE	ICSC: 1187 (October 1997)
Methyl-benzenecarboxylate Niobe oil

CAS #: 93-58-3

EC Number: 202-259-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 83°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 83°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use foam, powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		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.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rest.

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

PACKAGING

METHYL BENZOATE

ICSC: 1187

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers	Formula: C₈H₈O₂ / C₆H₅COOCH₃ Molecular mass: 136.1 Boiling point: 198-200°C Melting point: -12°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.09 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 39°C: 133 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7 Flash point: 83°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.12

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₈H₈O₂ / C₆H₅COOCH₃
Molecular mass: 136.1
Boiling point: 198-200°C
Melting point: -12°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.09
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 39°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Flash point: 83°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.12

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. Effects of short-term exposure If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. See Notes.	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 inhalation of its vapour.

Effects of short-term exposure
If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. See Notes.

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

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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