Material Safety Data Sheet
TRANS-1,2-DIBENZOYLETHYLENE, 97%
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: TRANS-1,2-DIBENZOYLETHYLENE, 97%
Catalog Numbers: 11258-0000, 11258-0050, 11258-0250
Synonyms:
Acros Organics BVBA
Company Identification: Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Acros Organics
Company Identification: (USA) One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in the US, call: 800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number, Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
Emergency Number US: 201-796-7100
CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe: 703-527-3887
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name: % EINECS#
959-28-4 TRANS-1,2-DIBENZOYLETHYLENE, 97% 97% 213-498-1
Hazard Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
Eyes:
immediately.
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Skin:
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
Inhalation:
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to
Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
Information: protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Media:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Handling:
Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 959-28-4:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN
Respirators:
149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color: yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 108.00 - 112.00 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits: Upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C16H12O2
Molecular Weight 236.27
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Polymerization
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#: CAS# 959-28-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50: Not available.
Carcinogenicity: TRANS-1,2-DIBENZOYLETHYLENE, 97% - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Not available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
IATA IMO RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not available. Not available. Not available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 959-28-4: Not available.
Canada
CAS# 959-28-4 is listed on Canada's NDSL List
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 959-28-4 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/16/1996
Revision #0 Date Original.
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