Benzyl Alcohol SDS MSDS of Manufacturers & Exporters
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Benzyl Alcohol CAS Number 100-51-6
Benzyl Alcohol SDS, Safety Data Sheet
MSDS, Material Safety Data Sheet 10-Aug-22
1. Product Identification
Product Name & Other Names: Benzyl Alcohol or Benzenecarbinol; benzenemethanol or alpha-hydroxytoluene or Phenylmethyl alcohol or Phenyl carbinol.
CAS No.: 100-51-6
EINECS EC-No.: 202-859-9
Molecular Weight: 108.14
Chemical Formula: C6H5CH2OH
Relevant uses and uses advised against (if any): Laboratory & Industrial use only.
Supplier: As per letterhead.
2. Hazards Identification
GHS, Globally Harmonized System Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4, H302
Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4, H312
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2, H315
Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4, H332
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Category 2, H401
Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
GHS Label Elements
Irritant |
Signal Words: Warning
Hazard statements:
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
H401: Toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements:
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P314: Get Medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P330: Rinse mouth.
P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P302+352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
P332+313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P304+340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+ P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Product Name & Other Names: Benzyl Alcohol or Benzenecarbinol; benzenemethanol or alpha-hydroxytoluene or Phenylmethyl alcohol or Phenyl carbinol.
CAS No.: 100-51-6
EINECS EC-No.: 202-859-9
4. First Aid Measures
Always seek medical attention after first aid measures are provided.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Flash point: 93C (199F)
Auto ignition temperature: 436C (817F). Combustible. High heat or direct flame is necessary to cause ignition.
Explosion: Above the flash point, explosive vapor-air mixtures may be formed.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide. Do not use a solid stream of water since the stream will scatter and spread the fire. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Extinguishing Media Not recommended: Avoid using solid water jet as it may scatter the fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. At high temperatures under fire conditions, it may produce toxic or irritating fumes. Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing method according to the surrounding situation is used.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.). Do not approach facing the wind.
Environmental precautions: Do not let the product enter drains, soil, or water sources.
Methods and materials used for containment cleanup procedures and Storage:
Benzyl Alcohol is Combustible material. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling: Apply according to good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices. Ensure proper ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not drink, eat, or smoke while handling. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Minimize dust generation. Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.).
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool, dry, and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from sunlight in tightly closed original container. Keep air contact to a minimum. Do not leave the material container open. Store protected from heat, sparks and ignition sources and incompatible materials. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust/mist/vapor. Do not store with incompatible materials like acids, oxidizing agents, and aluminum. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Inside storage should be in a standard flammable liquid storage room or cabinet. Separate from oxidizing materials. Storage and use areas should be “No Smoking” areas.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: AIHA Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL):10 ppm, 8-hour, TWA
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, consult an industrial hygienist.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron, or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full-face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures: Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands after handling.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor: Faint aromatic odor.
Odor threshold: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Relative density: 1.05
Boiling Point: 205C (401F)
Melting Point: -15C (5F)
Flash point: Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature: No information found.
Decomposition temperature: No information found.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No information found.
Vapor Density (Air=1): 3.72
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0.15 @ 25C (77F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): 1.8 (Ether = 1)
Flammability (solid, gas): No information found.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No information found.
Solubility: 1g/25ml water @ 17C
Viscosity: No information found.
Molecular Weight: 108.14
Chemical Formula: C6H5CH2OH
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Undergoes slow oxidation in the presence of air or oxygen to form benzaldehyde and benzoic acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: When heated past 100C, Benzyl Alcohol containing hydrogen bromide and dissolved iron may polymerize with a rapid increase in temperature.
Incompatibilities: Acids, oxidizing agents, and aluminum. Will attack some plastics.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 1230 mg/kg
LD50 Oral - Rat - male - 1.620 mg/kg
Skin rabbit LD50: 2000 mg/kg; irritation, skin rabbit, standard Draize, 100 mg/24-hour, open, moderate.
Mutagenic Effects: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
Teratogenic Effects: No information found.
Developmental Toxicity: No information found.
Carcinogenicity: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
12. Ecological Information
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Environmental Fate: This material is not expected to significantly bio accumulate.
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill): 10 mg/l - 96 h
LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow): 460 mg/l - 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates:
EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 55 mg/l - 24 h
- Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 230 mg/l - 48 h
Environmental Toxicity: The LC50/96-hour values for fish are from 10 to over 100 mg/l. This material may be toxic to aquatic life.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility.
14. Transport Information
Land Transport DOT USA, TDG Canada & ADR/RID Europe: Not controlled.
Sea Transport IMDG/IMO: Not controlled.
Air Transport IATA/ICAO: Not controlled.
15. Regulatory Information
USA:
SARA 311/312: See section 2.
US California Proposition 65: Not listed.
16. Other Information
DISCLAIMER: The information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented in good faith and believed correct as of the date hereof. It is compiled from various sources, and it is not necessarily all inclusive nor fully adequate in every circumstance. In addition, these suggestions should not be confused with nor followed in violation of applicable laws, regulations, rules, or insurance requirements applicable. This SDS MSDS sheet is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a professionally trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. This shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. In no case shall our company be liable to loss or damages by the product user. Specifications of Benzyl Alcohol BP Ph Eur EP JP USP NF IP ACS Analytical Reagent FCC Food grade Manufacturers |
