BENZYL BENZOATE MSDS

Product Name: Benzyl Benzoate
CAS#: 120-51-4
Chemical Name: Benzyl Benzoate
Chemical Family: Ester
Molecular Weight: 212.26
Molecular Formula: C14H12O2
EMERGENCY NUMBER: 1-800-535-5053
COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
Components: Benzyl Benzoate
CAS#: 120-51-4
% by wt.: 100
Exposure Limits: None
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW An oily liquid. Benzyl Benzoate does not present an immediate concern for emergency personnel.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: Moderately toxic and may be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: High gas, vapor , or mist concentrations may be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic (Carcinogen): None of the components in this chemical are listed by IARC, NTP , or OSHA as a carcinogen.
Teratogenicity: Not listed.
Mutagenicity: Not listed. FIRST AID MEASURES:
Eyes: Immediately flush the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after skin contact.
Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger . Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and call a physician.
FIREFIGHTING MEASURES:
Flammable properties
Flashpoint: 295° F (146° C)
Method: C.O.C.
Flammable Limits
LEL: Not established
UEL: Not established
Autoignition: 436° C
Combustion Products: As with other organic materials, combustion will produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, water spray, CO2
Firefighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Contain spilled liquid with sand or vermiculite and place in a chemical waste container . Prevent run off from entering drains, sewers, and streams.
HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage: This product should be stored at ambient temperature in a dry, well-ventilated location. Keep container tightly closed.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Engineering Controls: Use with adequate ventilation. Whenever this product is used in a confined space or heated above ambient temperature, the use of local mechanical ventilation is recommended.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Eyes/Face: Goggles or glasses with side shields.
Skin: Impermeable gloves and sufficient clothing to minimize physical contact.
Respiratory: Use of an approved mist-type respirator is recommended if this product is used in a confined space or heated above ambient temperature.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance: Clear , oily liquid
Odor: Characteristic odor
pH: N/A
Physical State: Liquid
Vapor Pressure: 4.5 mm Hg@ 156°C
Vapor Density: 7.3
Boiling Point: 324°C (615°F)
Freezing/Melting Point: 20°C (68°F)
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Specific Gravity: 1.120 @ 25/25°C
Evaporation Rate: < 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility: Incompatible with oxidizing materials.
Decomposition Products: As with other organic materials, combustion will produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Polymerization: Will not occur .
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
oral - rat LD50: 1700 mg/kg
skin - rat LD50: 4000 mg/kg
oral - mouse LD50: 1400 mg/kg
oral - cat LD50: 2240 mg/kg
oral - rabbit LD50: 1680 mg/kg
skin - rabbit LD50: 4000 mg/kg
oral - guinea pig LD50: 1000 mg/kg
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50: >500 mg/kg
oral - dog LD50: >22440 mg/kg
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Disposal must be in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
D.O.T Shipping Classification: Chemicals N.O.I.
D. O. T. Hazard Class: Non-hazardous
U.N. Number: N/A
D.O.T. Hazard Label: N/A
I.M.O.: Not listed
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
OSHA Status: None
SARA Title III: N/A
CERCLA: N/A
Inventories
TSCA: listed
CANADA: listed
EINECS: listed
JAPAN: listed
AUSTRALIA: listed
OTHER INFORMATION:
HMIS RATING NFPA RATING
HEALTH 11
FLAMMABILITY 11
REACTIVITY 00
PERSONAL PROTECTION B
The information herein is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge