ICSC 1260 - PHENYLACETIC ACID

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PHENYLACETIC ACID	ICSC: 1260 (June 2006)
Benzeneacetic acid Acetic acid, phenyl- Phenylethanoic acid 2-Phenylacetic acid

CAS #: 103-82-2

EC Number: 203-148-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Causes mild skin irritation Causes eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and strong reducing agents. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

PHENYLACETIC ACID

ICSC: 1260

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS OR FLAKES WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes. The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with strong bases, strong oxidants and strong reducing agents.	Formula: C₈H₈O₂ / C₆H₅CH₂CO₂H Molecular mass: 136.1 Boiling point: 265.5°C Melting point: 76.5°C Density (at 77°C): 1.09 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.16 Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible Flash point: 132°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 543°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.41

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS OR FLAKES WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes. The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with strong bases, strong oxidants and strong reducing agents.

Formula: C₈H₈O₂ / C₆H₅CH₂CO₂H
Molecular mass: 136.1
Boiling point: 265.5°C
Melting point: 76.5°C
Density (at 77°C): 1.09 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.16
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible
Flash point: 132°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 543°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.41

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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