SAFETY DATA SHEET
 
1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
 
Product Code / Trade Name :RW101389  /  benzyl alcohol
Supplier Details :The Good Scents Company
1977 E. Montana Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Information :414-764-2659
Version Date :06/06/2017
 
2 : HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
 
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302; Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401
2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
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Hazard statement(s)
H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H401 - Toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P312 + P330 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
P304 + P340 + P312 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
 
3 : COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
 
Chemical characterization :
Hazardous ingredient(s) :
phenyl methanol  98.00 to 100.00 %
Hazard symbols : Xn R phrases : 20/22 43
mol./wt. : 108.1399600  formula : C7 H8 O cas: 100-51-6
einecs: 202-859-9
 
4 : FIRST-AID MEASURES
 
Remove contaminated soaked clothing and wash before reuse.
After eye contact :
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical advice.
After skin contact :
After contact with skin, wash immediately affected area with soap and plenty of water.
After inhalation :
If inhaled, remove person to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
After ingestion :
If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do not induce vomiting. Obtain immediate medical advice.
 
5 : FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
 
Extinguishing media :
Carbon Dioxide; Dry Chemical; Universal-Type Foam.
Special firefighting procedures :
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards :
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
 
6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
 
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Keep people away, evacuate area.
To avoid possible contamination of the environment, Do not discharge into any drains, surface waters or groundwaters.
Cover with an inert, inorganic, non-combustible absorbent material (e.g. dry-lime, sand, soda ash). Place in covered containers using non-sparking tools and transport outdoors.
Avoid open flames or sources of ignition (e.g. pilot lights on gas hot water heater). Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Dispose of in accordance with current laws and regulations.
 
7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE
 
Measures should be taken to prevent materials from being splashed into the eyes or on the skin. Wear eyeshields and protective clothing. Smoking should not be permitted in work areas.
Provide suitable air extraction ventilation in the work areas. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Keep material away from sources of ignition (e.g. hot surfaces, sparks, flame and static discharges.
To be stored in tightly sealed and preferably full containers in cool, dry and ventilated area. Protect from heat/overheating and light sources.
Keep in glass, suitable plastic, aluminum or laquer-lined containers.
 
8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
 
Occupational exposure limits :
OSHA TWA : Not determined
ACGIH TWA : Not determined
NIOSH TWA : Not determined
OSHA PEL : Not determined
ACGIH STEL : Not determined
NIOSH STEL : Not determined
Respiratory protection :
Do not breath vapors. Mechanical exhaust required. In confined or poorly ventilated areas, the use of an appropriate respiratory protection may be required.
Hand protection :
Compatible chemical-resistant gloves are recommended. Wash contaminated gloves before reuse.
Eye protection :
Chemical safety goggles are recommended. Wash contaminated goggles before reuse.
Body protection :
Light protective clothing recommended. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Hygiene measures :
Avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. Good personal hygiene practices should be used. Wash after any contact, before breaks and meals, and at the end of the work period. Safety shower and eye bath recommended.
 
9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
Appearance / odor :
colorless clear oily liquid / floral rose phenolic balsamic
Melting point :-16.00 to -14.00 °C. @ 760.00 mmHg
Boiling point :205.00 to 206.00°C. @ 760.00 mmHg
Flash point ( ° F. ) : 205.00 °F. TCC ( 96.11 °C. )
Explosion limits in air :
Upper :13.00Lower :1.30
Flammability :Not determined
Autoflammability :817.00
Explosive properties :Not determined
Oxidizing properties :Not determined
Vapor pressure :0.09400 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C.
Vapor density :3.7 ( Air = 1 )
Volatile by volume :100.00 %
Evaporation rate :Not determined
Specific gravity :1.04100 to 1.04600 @ 25 °C.
PH of Product :Not determined
Solubility in water :Slightly Soluble
 
10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
 
Stability : Stable
Conditions to avoid : Heat, excessive heat, open flames and other sources of ignition.
Incompatibility : Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products : Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
 
11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 
Acute effects : Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Causes serious eye irritation
Toxic to aquatic life
Oral Toxicity(LD50) : oral-rabbit   1040 mg/kg  (Graham & Kuizenga, 1945)
oral-rat   2979 mg/kg  (Ciba-Geigy Corp., 1945)
oral-rat   2080 mg/kg  (Graham & Kuizenga, 1945)
gavage-rat  [sex: M,F]  1230 mg/kg  (Jenner et al., 1964)
oral-rat  [sex: M,F]  1570 mg/kg  (Damment, 1980)
oral-rat   3100 mg/kg  (Smyth et al., 1951a)
gavage-mouse   1580 mg/kg  (Jenner et al., 1964)
oral-mouse   1150 mg/kg  (Carter et al., 1958)
oral-bird - wild   100 mg/kg  Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 21, Pg. 315, 1972.
intravenous-cat   625 mg/kg  Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 16, Pg. 1, 1920.
intravenous-dog   50 mg/kg  Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 18, Pg. 60, 1971.
parenteral-dog   9 mg/kg  Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 25, Pg. 153, 1973.
oral-guinea pig   2500 mg/kg  Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 50(7), Pg. 81, 1985.
intraperitoneal-mouse   650 mg/kg  Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 75, Pg. 702, 1986.
intravenous-mouse   324 mg/kg  Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 135, Pg. 330, 1962.
oral-mouse   1360 mg/kg  Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 50(7), Pg. 81, 1985.
oral-rabbit   1040 mg/kg  Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945.
Dermal Toxicity(LD50) : skin-rabbit 2000 mg/kg  Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 6, 1974.
skin-cat 10000 mg/kg  Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945.
subcutaneous-rat 1700 mg/kg  Revue Medicale de la Suisse Romande. Vol. 15, Pg. 561, 1895.
Skin Irritation : skin-rabbit 100 mg/24hours moderate CTOIDG 94(8),41,79
Eye Irritation : Not determined
Inhalation data(LC50) : inhalation-rat 1000 ppm/8H  AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 4, Pg. 119, 1951.
Mutagenicity data : Not determined
Phototoxicity data : Not determined
Human experience : 10 % solution: non-sensitising.
Carcinogenicity : Per OSHA, IARC, NTP, ACGIH, OEHHA-Prop 65, RTECS : No
Reproductive toxin : Per OSHA, IARC, NTP, ACGIH, OEHHA-Prop 65, RTECS : No
On the TSCA Inventory? : Yes
 
12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradability
Readily biodegradable : Yes to OECD criteria
Inherently biodegradable : Not determined
Ecotoxicity
Fish : LC50  646.00 MG/L/48H Leuciscus idus 
Algae : EC50  640.00 MG/L/96H Scenedesmus quadrica 
Daphnia : EC50  400.00 MG/L Daphnia magna 
Bacteria : EC0 > 658.00 MG/L Pseudomonas putida 
Further information : Prevent contamination of soil, ground and surface waters. Do not discharge product unmonitored into the environment.
Mixture reportable to : CAA 111, FIFRA-Inerts
 
13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
 

Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
 
14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION
 
US DOT Hazard Class : Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (Benzyl alcohol)
UN Number : 3334
UN Pkg. Group : III
UN item : Not determined
ERG Number : Not determined
Land transport (ADR/RID)
Class : 9
Transportfactor : Not determined
Marine transport (IMDG)
IMDG-class : Not determined
Page No. : Not determined
MFAG : Not determined
EmS-No. : Not determined
Air transport (IATA)
IATA-class : Not determined
Passenger : Not determined
Cargo : Not determined
 
15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION
 
Reviews, standards, and regulations :
EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION FEREAC 54,7740,1989 OEL-RUSSIA: STEL 5 MG/M3, SKIN, JAN1993 NOHS 1974: HZD 11360; NIS 85; TNF 7284; NOS 68; TNE 138757 NOES 1983: HZD 11360; NIS 128; TNF 19005; NOS 127; TNE 404916; TFE 236470 EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: E COLI POLA WITHOUT S9 EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001 NTP CARCINOGENESIS STUDIES (GAVAGE);NO EVIDENCE:MOUSE,RAT NTPTR* NTP-TR-343,1989 German Regulations on Flammable Liquids - VbF: not subject to the Regulations on Flammable Liquids. Classification according to the German Technical Guidline-Air: Number 3.1.7, Class II log P = 1.1
 
16 : OTHER INFORMATION
 
Fema No. :2137
Hazardous materials identification system :
Fire :  1 Health :  2 Reactivity :  0 Personal protection :  C
 
Disclaimer
The information contained on the Material Data Sheet has been compiled from data considered accurate. ; This data is believed to be reliable, however, it must be pointed out that values for certain properties are known ; to vary from source to source. The Good Scents Company USA Expressly disclaims any warranty expressed or implied ; as well as any liability for any injury or loss arising from the use of this information or the materials described. ; This data is not to be construed as absolutely complete since additional data may be desirable when particular ; conditions or circumstances exist. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the best precautions ; necessary for the safe handling and use of this product for your application. This data relates only to the ; specific material designated and not to be used in combination with any other material. Many federal and state ; regulations pertain directly or indirectly to the product's end use and disposal of containers and unused material. ; It is the purchaser's responsiblity to familiarize themselves with all applicable regulations.