1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER
Name On Label : Benzoin ethyl ether
Product Number : 11280
Supplier :
Electron Microscopy Sciences
321 Morris Road * P.O. Box 251
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Tel: 215-646-1566 / Fax: 215-646-8931
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Alternative Names : None in common use.
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS
Name : Benzoin ethyl ether
Minor Impurities : Not determined
CAS Number : 574-09-4
EINECS Number : 2093668
EEC Number :
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Designation :
No specific hazard
Risk Phrases
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Eye Contact
Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact
Wash affected area with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly.
Ingestion
Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. If unusual symptoms are observed, seek medical advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Medium
Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into account other materials
which may be involved. In general, water-based extinguishers should not be used for fires
involving organic materials. Use carbon dioxide or dry powder.
Protective Equipment
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Hazardous Products of Combustion May Include:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection
Wear protective equipment including rubber gloves, and eye protection. Keep unprotected
persons away.
Environmental Protection
Take precautions to ensure product does not enter the drainage system.
Collection
Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to sealed containers for
disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially hazardous materials.
Rubber gloves, eye protection and protective clothing should be worn. Operations should be
carried out in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.
Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool place.
Protect from moisture.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory
Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.
Eye
Avoid eye contact. Wear safety spectacles or goggles.
Hands and Body
Avoid skin contact. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : White crystals
Physical Constants: m.p. 59-61脢
Molecular Formula : C16H16O2
Formula Weight : 240.30
Water Solubility :
Density : Not available
Flash Point : Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Specific Hazard
Incompatibilities
Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition
Hazardous products of decomposition may include:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS Number : Not listed
Acute Toxicity
LD50 : No data reported
12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS
General
Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses or drainage systems.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full account of local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number :
Land Transport
ADR/RIC Code/Class: Not Restricted
Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class : Not Restricted
Air Transport IATA Code/Class : Not Restricted
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CAS Number : 574-09-4
EINECS Number : 2093668
EEC Number :
UN Number : None
RTECS Number : Not listed
Hazard Indication :
No specific hazard
Risk and Safety Phrases
None specified - Exercise all due care in use
TSCA: Listed substance.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
It must be recognized that the physical and chemical properties of any product may not
be fully understood and that new, possibly hazardous products may arise from reactions
between chemicals. The information given in this data sheet is based on our present
knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall
not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Date last revised: November 27, 2001
Date Printed: November 27, 2001
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