ICSC 1525 - o-TERPHENYL

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o-TERPHENYL	ICSC: 1525 (April 2004)
1,2-Diphenylbenzene o-Diphenylbenzene

CAS #: 84-15-1

EC Number: 201-517-6

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

o-TERPHENYL

ICSC: 1525

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-LIGHT-YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic fumes including carbon monoxide.	Formula: C₁₈H₁₄ Molecular mass: 230.31 Boiling point: 332°C Melting point: 56.2°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.0033 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.9 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): <0.9 Flash point: 163°C o.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-LIGHT-YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes including carbon monoxide.

Formula: C₁₈H₁₄
Molecular mass: 230.31
Boiling point: 332°C
Melting point: 56.2°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.0033
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): <0.9
Flash point: 163°C o.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion and by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

NOTES
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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