ICSC 1214 - BENZOIN

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BENZOIN	ICSC: 1214 (October 2004)
2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone Benzoylphenyl carbinol 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone

CAS #: 119-53-9

EC Number: 204-331-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.		Use water spray, powder.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Wash hands before eating.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

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ICSC: 1214

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₂ / C₆H₅COCH(OH)C₆H₅ Molecular mass: 212.2 Boiling point at 102.4kPa: 344°C Melting point: 137°C Density: 1.31 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.03 Vapour pressure, Pa at 136°C: 133

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₂ / C₆H₅COCH(OH)C₆H₅
Molecular mass: 212.2
Boiling point at 102.4kPa: 344°C
Melting point: 137°C
Density: 1.31 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.03
Vapour pressure, Pa at 136°C: 133

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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