ICSC 1331 - BENZYL ACETATE

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BENZYL ACETATE	ICSC: 1331 (March 1999)
Phenylmethyl acetate Acetic acid, benzyl ester

CAS #: 140-11-4

EC Number: 205-399-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 90°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 90°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Confusion. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Laboured breathing. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. 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	Burning sensation. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Ventilation. Cover the spilled material with earth or sand. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

BENZYL ACETATE

ICSC: 1331

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂ / CH₃COOCH₂C₆H₅ Molecular mass: 150.2 Boiling point: 212°C Melting point: -51°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water at 20°C: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 190 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.1 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 90°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 460°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-8.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.96

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂ / CH₃COOCH₂C₆H₅
Molecular mass: 150.2
Boiling point: 212°C
Melting point: -51°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water at 20°C: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 190
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 90°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 460°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-8.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.96

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The vapour is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above the OEL could cause unconsciousness.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the kidneys.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The vapour is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above the OEL could cause unconsciousness.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the kidneys.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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