o-DIETHYLBENZENE 0445
March 1996
CAS No: 25340-17-4 Diethylbenzene
C6H4(C2H5)2
RTECS No: CZ5600000
Molecular mass: 134.2
UN No: 2049
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO Powder, carbon dioxide.
smoking.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF
MISTS!
Inhalation Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Unconsciousness. attention.
Skin Pain. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety spectacles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Confusion. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
Headache. Unconsciousness. work. vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic UN Hazard Class: 3
vapour and harmful dust. Collect leaking and spilled UN Pack Group: III
liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and
remove to safe place.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S2049 or Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.
30GF1-III
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0
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0445 o-DIETHYLBENZENE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its
vapour and by ingestion.
Physical dangers
Inhalation risk
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily
formed. No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
Chemical dangers substance at 20/C.
Reacts violently with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.
Effects of short-term exposure
Attacks rubber.
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin. The
Occupational exposure limits substance may cause effects on the central nervous system,
resulting in headache, dizziness and unconsiousness.
TLV not established.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the
liver and kidneys.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 184/C Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 0.1
Melting point: -31/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6
Relative density (water = 1): 0.86 Flash point: 55/C c.c.
Solubility in water: none Auto-ignition temperature: 380/C
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.
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