BIPHENYL 0106
October 2006
CAS No: 92-52-4 Diphenyl
RTECS No: DU8050000 Phenylbenzene
UN No: 3077 Dibenzene
EC No: 601-042-00-8 C12H10 / C6H5C6H5
Molecular mass: 154.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. water spray, foam, powder, carbon
dioxide
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive Prevent deposition of dust; closed
mixtures in air. system, dust explosion-proof electrical
equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of
electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation Cough. Nausea. Vomiting. Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Local exhaust or breathing protection. attention.
Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and
then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles or eye protection in Rinse with plenty of water (remove
combination with breathing protection if contact lenses if easily possible).
powder.
Ingestion (Further see Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
Wash hands before eating.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour EU classification Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
and harmful dust. Sweep spilled substance into sealable Xi Symbol
containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. N Symbol
Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do R: 36/37/38-50/53
NOT let this chemical enter the environment. S: (2-)23-60-61
UN classification
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Pack Group: III
GHS classification
Signal: Danger
Skull-Enviro
Causes eye irritation
May cause damage to liver and nervous
system through prolonged or repeated
exposure if inhaled
Very toxic to aquatic life
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III Separated from food and feedstuffs, oxidants. Provision to contain effluent from fire
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0 extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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Chemical Safety
0106 BIPHENYL
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE CRYSTALS OR FLAKES, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the
skin and by ingestion.
Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when
Chemical dangers dispersed
Reacts with oxidants.
Effects of short-term exposure
Occupational exposure limits The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.
TLV: 0.2 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2006).
MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2006). Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver and nervous system,
resulting in impaired functions.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 256/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.0
Melting point: 70/C Flash point: 113/C c.c
Relative density (water = 1): 1.04 Auto-ignition temperature: 540/C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.0004 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6 (at 111/C) - 5.8 (at 166/C)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25/C: 1.19 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.16/4.09
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.3
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in plants. It is strongly
advised that this substance does not enter the environment.
NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.
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