MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DIXIE CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
P.O. Box 130410
Houston, TX 77219-0410
(713) 863-1947
FAX: (713) 863-8316
SECTION 1 鈥? CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: 1,3-Dibenzylglycerol (DBG) Date of Issue: August 3, 1995
Formula: (C6H5OCH(OH)CH2O6H5)C17H20O3 Revised Date: February 6, 1998
Chemical Family:
Telephone Number: Information (281) 474-3271
Emergency Number: Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
HMIS Hazard Rating 4 = Extreme
Health: 2 3 = High
Fire: 1 2 = Moderate
Reactivity: 1 1 = Slight
PPE rating to be supplied by user 0 = Least
depending on use conditions.
SECTION 2 鈥? COMPOSITION
Components Percentage TLV (ppm) CAS #
1,3-Dibenzylglycerol 97 N.E. 6972-79-8
Benzyl alcohol <1 N.E. 100-51-6
Note: N.E. = Not Established N/A = Not Applicable
SECTION 3 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Eye Contact: May cause slight irritation.
Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation.
Inhalation: N.E.
Ingestion: N.E.
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wipe excess material from
skin and flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Use soap if available or follow by
washing with soap and water. Do not reuse contaminated clothing without
laundering. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing,
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administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION 5 鈥? FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide (CO2).
Special Firefighting Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
Procedures/Precautions: Responders should wear protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Move
containers from fire area. If unable to move, cool sealed containers with water.
Unusual Fire and None.
Explosion Information:
Environmental Note: N/A.
SECTION 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain and recover. Prevent from entering sewers and waterways. Clean-up personnel should wear
protective equipment to prevent contact.
SECTION 7 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Containers should be grounded and/or bonded when material is transferred. Store in a cool, dry place.
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames.
SECTION 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH approved respiratory protection for organic vapors.
Ventilation: Utilize local exhaust to control vapors. Do not rely on general exhaust.
Protective Gloves: Utilize appropriate impervious chemical gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles and face shield.
Other Protective Wear additional protective clothing to prevent skin contact. This may include
Equipment: aprons, chemical resistant boots, and chemical resistant suits.
Work Practices: Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking,
smoking or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash
thoroughly before reuse. Shower after work using plenty of soap and water.
SECTION 9 鈥? PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
186oC @ 1 mm Hg
Boiling Point:
Volatility/Vol (%): N.E.
2 @ 196oC
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Vapor Density (Air = 1): 9.390
Solubility in H2O: 1%
Appearance/Odor: Clear, pale yellow viscous liquid.
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Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.093
Evap. Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): <1
441oF (227oC) PMCC, ASTM D93
Flash Point:
Lower Explosive Limit: N.E.
Upper Explosive Limit: N.E.
Autoignition Temperature: N.E.
SECTION 10 鈥? STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: N/A.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents, and high heat.
Decomposition Products: Benzyl alcohol and oxides of carbon.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACGIH 1,3-Dibenzylglycerol TLV: N.E. STEL: N.E.
Benzyl alcohol TLV: N.E. STEL: N.E.
OSHA 1,3-Dibenzylglycerol PEL: N.E. STEL: N.E.
Benzyl alcohol PEL: N.E. STEL: N.E.
Irritation: benzyl alcohol:
Skin: 16 mg/48H MLD (human) CTOIDG 94 (8), 41, 79 (1)
Skin: 10 mg/24H open MLD (rabbit) AMIHBC 4, 119, 51 (2)
Eyes: 750 mg open SEV (rabbit) AMIHBC 4, 119, 51 (3)
Inhalation: benzyl alcohol:
LCLo: 2000 ppm/4H (rat) JIDHAN 31, 343, 49 (8)
Ingestion: benzyl alcohol:
LD50: 1230 mg/kg (rat) FCTXAV 2, 327, 64 (7)
LD50: 1580 mg/kg (mouse) FCTXAV 2, 327, 64 (12)
Intravenous: benzyl alcohol:
LDLo: 50 mg/kg (dog) TXAPA99 18, 60, 71 (14)
LD50: 53 mg/kg (rat) TXAPA99 18, 60, 71 (11)
LD50: 324 mg/kg (mouse) AIPTAK 135, 330, 62 (13)
Dermal: benzyl alcohol:
LDLo: 10 g/kg (cat) JPETAB 84, 358, 45 (16)
The toxicological effects of 1,3-Dibenzylglycerol (DBG) have not been thoroughly investigated.
Carcinogenicity listed by: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
SECTION 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
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SECTION 13 鈥? DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Place in a city, state, or federally permitted disposal facility. Handle in accordance with all applicable
regulations.
SECTION 14 鈥? TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Name: Not hazardous per DOT guidelines.
SECTION 15 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: All components are listed on the TSCA inventory.
SARA TITLE III
Acute: Yes
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Reactivity: No
Pressure: No
SECTION 16 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
This chemical is for pharmaceutical use only.
PPE Codes (NPCA-HMIS)
A 鈥? Glasses G 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Vapor Respirator
B 鈥? Glasses, Gloves H 鈥? Goggles, Gloves, Apron, Vapor Respirator
C 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Apron I 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Dust/Vapor Respirator
D 鈥? Faceshield, Gloves, Apron J 鈥? Goggles, Gloves, Apron, Dust/Vapor Respirator
E 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Dustmask K 鈥? Supplied Air, Gloves, Full Protective Suit, Boots
F 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Apron, Dust Respirator
Disclaimer
The information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet is based on technical data that Dixie Chemical
Company believes to be reliable and is provided to our customers at no cost. It is intended for use by persons
having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Dixie Chemical Company will assume no liability
in connection with any uses of this information and no warranties, expressed or implied, are made with
regards to this information since conditions of use are outside Dixie Chemical Company鈥檚 control.
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