MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Printed: Mar 25, 2010 15:33:45
Product #: 990NAT PHENYLETHYL ALCOHOL (NATURAL)
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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Bedoukian Research, Inc. Emergency Phone Numbers:
21 Finance Drive 1-800-424-9300 Chemtrec (North America)
Danbury, CT 06810-4192 1-703-527-3887 Chemtrec (International)
UNITED STATES
Phone: 1-203-830-4000
Product Code: 990NAT
Product Name: PHENYLETHYL ALCOHOL (NATURAL)
Last Revision: Mar 24, 2010
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
HEALTH = 1 FLAMMABILITY = 1 REACTIVITY = 0 PROTECTION = B
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
U.S. HAZARD LABELING
Irritating to eyes.
Toxic, May cause serious health effects if swallowed.
EUROPEAN SYMBOLS
Irritant
EUROPEAN R PHRASES
Irritating to eyes.
EUROPEAN S PHRASES
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: 60-12-8
FEMA #: 2858 COE #: 68
MF: C8H10O
EC NO: 200-456-2
SYNONYM(S)
Benzeneethanol
2-Phenylethanol
2-Phenylethyl alcohol
PEA
Phenethyl alcohol
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SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION EXPOSURE: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and call a physician.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 min. Seek medical help if necessary.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash area well with water. Seek medical help if necessary.
INGESTION: Administer water and call a physician or poison control
center immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
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SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use standard fire fighting procedures.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None.
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Standard absorbents can be used.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incineration or sanitary landfill in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Use in accordance with good manufacturing and industrial
hygiene practices. Use product in a properly ventilated work
area. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling product.
STORAGE
Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
FIRE PROTECTION
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Local exhaust preferred. General ventilation required.
RESPIRATORY: Usually not required. Avoid inhaling concentrated vapors.
SKIN: Avoid skin contact. Use chemical resistant gloves.
EYES: Splash-proof safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower, eye wash
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
APPEARANCE: colorless to pale yellow liquid
ODOR DESCRIPTION: A mild rose odor.
BOILING POINT: 220 C @ 740 mmHg
VAPOR PRESSURE : 0.03 mmHg @ 20 C FMA
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1): > 1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 25C (water = 1): 1.0100:1.0300
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble in alcohols
FLASH POINT (CC): 210 F 98 C
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
INCOMPATIBILITIES
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Presents no special reactivity hazard.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
CO, CO2
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
Most likely route of entry is through the skin and eyes.
Based on vapor production measurements, the RIFM Expert Panel has
concluded that there is no significant risk to humans from inhalation in
the workplace.
Liquid is eye irritant and may be irritating to skin full strength.
May cause serious health effects if swallowed.
Target organ effect: Repeated application of large amounts to the skin of
pregnant rats caused reproductive effects. The effects in humans are
unknown.
Target organ effect: Repeated oral application in rats caused depressed
hemoglobin and white blood cells (males only). The effects in humans are
unknown. Excessive exposure may be hazardous to health
RTECS NUMBERS
RTECS: (Phenylethyl alcohol) SG7175000.
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV): Not established
OSHA PERMISSABLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): Not established
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA?: NO
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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Prevent contamination of soil, ground- and surface water.
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incineration or sanitary landfill in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Class Pack Group Sub. Risk UN No.
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Road(U.S.-DOT): not regulated.
Air (IATA): not regulated.
Sea (IMDG): not regulated.
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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
Irritant
The following risk and safety phrases were assigned based on toxicological
studies in the published literature:
R36
Irritating to eyes.
S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
This chemical is listed on the following inventories:
TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(200-456-2) ENCS PICCS SWISS
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA?: NO
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS WAS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES WHICH
WE BELIEVE ARE RELIABLE. HOWEVER, THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REGARDING ITS CORRECTNESS.
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