Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
1
1 Fire Hazard
2
1 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Ethyl benzoate E1034
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
93-89-0
CAS#
Manufacturer DH0200000
RTECS
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ethyl
TSCA
benzoate
GARDENA, CA 90248
Not available.
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI#
Not available.
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
C9H10O2
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
3
STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) % by Weight
1) Ethyl benzoate 93-89-0 100
Ethyl benzoate:
Toxicological Data
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2100 mg/kg [Rat]. 2630 mg/kg [Rabbit].
on Ingredients
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Very hazardous in case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
inhalation.
Very hazardous in case of ingestion.
Potential Chronic Health
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Effects
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Combustible.
Flammability of the Product
490掳C (914掳F)
Auto-Ignition Temperature
CLOSED CUP: 88掳C (190.4掳F).
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Large Spill Combustible material.
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not
Precautions
ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapour/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room. Keep away from heat. Keep
Storage
away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Ground all
equipment containing material. Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Not available.
Odor
Not available.
Taste
150.19 g/mole
Molecular Weight
Not available.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
213掳C (415.4掳F)
Boiling Point
-34.6掳C (-30.3掳F)
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
1.048 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not available.
Vapor Pressure
5.17 (Air = 1)
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
0.6 ppm
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether.
Dispersion Properties
Soluble in methanol, diethyl ether.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
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Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
No.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2100 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Very hazardous in case of ingestion.
Humans Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Not available.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The products of degradation are more toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
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DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Pennsylvania RTK: Ethyl benzoate
Federal and State
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ethyl benzoate
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
CLASS B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between 37.8掳C (100掳F) and 93.3掳C
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
(200掳F).
DSCL (EEC) R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection Flammability
1
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2
0
1
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
Lab coat.
Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
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Splash goggles.
Section 16. Other Information
E3305
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/12/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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