MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Benzyl Alcohol Technical BE184X
PRODUCT USE
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
COQUITLAM B.C.
POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
% CAS NUMBER LD50 / LC50 OF INGREDIENT
/ CHEMICAL FORMULA
(SPECIFY SPECIES) (SPECIFY ROUTE AND DOSE)
Benzyl Alcohol Technical 100 100-51-6 RAT ORAL 1230 mg/kg
C6H5CH2OH MOUSE ORAL 1360 mg/kg
RABBIT ORAL 1040 mg/kg
RABBIT DERMAL 2000 mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE ODOR TASTE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Liquid ( Colorless Clear ) Aromatic (Slight) Sharp, Burning 5.5 ppm
MELTING POINT (C) BOILING POINT (C) VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY VOLATILITY
-15.2掳C (4.6掳F) 205.3掳C (401.5掳F) 0 kPa (@ 20掳C) 3.72 Not Available
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST.
Not Available 1.04 The product is more soluble in oil log(oil/water)=1.1
DISPERSION PROPERTIES / SOLUBILITY
Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone.
Partially soluble in cold water. Solubility in Water: 35,000 mg/l @ 20 deg. C; 42,900 mg/l @ 25 deg. C.
Soluble in ethanol.
Solubility in Benzene: > 10%
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?
NO YES
Combustible - Flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. A
mixture of benzyl alcohol with 58% sulfuric acid decomposes explosively at about 180 deg. C.
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
SMALL: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DoNOT use water jet.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD CRITICAL TEMPERATURE
CLOSED CUP: 93掳C (199.4掳F). OPEN CUP: 100.56掳C (213掳F) (Cleveland) 441.85掳C (827.3掳F)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C)
UPPER: Not Available LOWER: Not Available 436掳C (816.8掳F)
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
(CO,CO2) Oxides of carbon. Acrid smoke and fume
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
YES NO IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable - Avoid heat, ignition sources, incompatible materials.
NO YES
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF SO, WHICH ONES?
Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Benzyl alcohol contaminated with 1.4% hydrogen bromide and 1.2% of dissolved iron (II) polymerizes exothermally above 100 deg. C.
Benzyl alcohol can extract and dissolve polystyrene plastic and may attack other plastics.
Incompatible with aluminum, iron, steel. Will attack some plastics.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Ecotoxicity Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 770 mg/l 48 hours [Fish (Pimephales promelas (Fatthead minnow))]. 480 mg/l 72 hours [Fish (Pimephales promelas
(Fatthead minnow))]. 460 mg/l 96 hours [Fish (Pimephales promelas (Fatthead minnow))]. 10 ppm 96 hours [Fish (Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish))].
15 ppm 96 hours [Fish (Menidia beryllina (tidewater silverside fish))].
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.
The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BE184X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Benzyl Alcohol Technical
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
INGESTION
INHALATION
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion.
Skin: Causes skin irritation, redness, pain. It may cause tissue injury. It may be absorbed through the skin withsymptoms similar to that of ingestion.
Eyes: Causes eye irritation, redness, pain. May cause eye injury. Eye contact produces immediate smarting,but there is no permanent injury if exposure is
brief.
Inhalation: Mist or vapors cause respiratory tract (nose, throat), irritation. Symptoms may include coughing,shortness of breath. It may be absorbed into the
blood stream with symtoms similar to ingestion.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large doses may cause adbominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. It may affect behavior/central nervous
system and cause headache, somnolence, excitement, dizziness,ataxia, coma, convulsions, and other symptoms of central nervous system depression. It
also affect respiration (paralysis of the respiratory center, respiratory depression, gasping respirations), cardiovascular system (hypotension).
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer).
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. May affect genetic material (mutagenic).
May cause adverse reproductive effects based on animal test data. No human data found at this point.
The substance may be toxic to liver, central nervous system (CNS).
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion.
Skin: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect behavior/central nervous system with symptoms similar to acute ingestion. It may also affect the liver,
kidneys, cardiovascular system, and metabolism (weight loss).
EXPOSURE LIMITS
TWA: 10 from AIHA [United States]
TWA: 44.2 (mg/m3) from AIHA [United States]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
Yes Not Available Not Available
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY CARCINOGENICITY
Not Available Not Available As Specified Not Available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes ( impervious ) Approved / Certified respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
No Coveralls / Lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
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.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE Combustible material
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial, and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment
containing material. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such
as oxidizing agents, acids.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Container may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Sensitive to light. Store in light-resistant
containers.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not a DOT controlled material
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between 37.8掳C (100掳F) and 93.3掳C (200掳F).
CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BE184X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Benzyl Alcohol Technical
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. . Cover the irritated skin with an
SKIN
emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before
reuse, thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
EYES
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
If inhaled remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
INHALATION
oxygen. Get medical attention.
INGESTION Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packa
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 us
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, Xenex Laboratories Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552 3031 September 02 2008
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