===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:BENZYL ALCOHOL
NIIN:00F008571
MSDS Number: BGYGR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Info Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Preparer's Name:R.M. MITCHELL
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
Company:MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:BENZYL ALCOHOL
CAS:100-51-6
RTECS #:DN3150000
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 1230 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CAUSES IRRITATION.
INHALATION: CAN CAUSE HEADACHES, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: CAUSES IRRITATION. INHALATION: CAN
CAUSE HEADACHES, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL
PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:213F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB ON
PAPER. EVAPORATE ON AN IRON PAN IN HOOD. BURN THE PAPER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN OR
CLOTHING. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:ALL PURPOSE CANISTER MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES; FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES, EYEBATH, SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:205.7F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-15.3F
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:1.04
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE LIQUID; FAINT AROMATIC ODOR; SHARP
BURNING TASTE.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:ATOMIZE INTO AN INCINERATOR PROVIDING
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT. COMBUSTION MAY BE IMPROVED BY
MIXING W/MORE FLAMMABLE SOLVENT.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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