PHENYLACETIC ACID 1260
April 2006
CAS No: 103-82-2 Benzeneacetic acid
RTECS No: AJ2430000 Acetic acid, phenyl-
Phenylethanoic acid
2-Phenylacetic acid
C8H8O2 / C6H5CH2CO2H
Molecular mass: 136.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
dioxide.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles First rinse with plenty of water for several
minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of
water to drink.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour GHS classification
and harmful dust. Do NOT let this chemical enter the Signal: Warning
environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers. Causes mild skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
Harmful to aquatic life
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and strong reducing agents. Store in an
area without drain or sewer access.
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Programme on
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
Chemical Safety
1260 PHENYLACETIC ACID
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Inhalation risk
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS OR FLAKES, WITH PUNGENT A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be
ODOUR. reached on evaporation of this substance at 20/C
Chemical dangers Effects of short-term exposure
The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating fumes. The The substance is mildly irritating to the skin and is irritating to the eyes.
solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with strong bases, strong
oxidants and strong reducing agents.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 265.5/C Vapour pressure, Pa at 20/C: negligible
Melting point: 76.5/C Flash point: 132/C c.c.
Density (at 77/C): 1.09 g/cm3 Auto-ignition temperature: 543/C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.16 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.41
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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