Benzyl alcohol (CAS No. 100-51-6) msds detailed information are provided by Hangzhou Chemfar Ltd., which has more than 20 years' experience focused on providing integrated development and manufacturing service to the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry.

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name: Benzyl alcohol

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview
OSHA Hazards
Target Organ Effect, Harmful by ingestion., Harmful by skin absorption., Irritant
Target Organs
Central nervous system
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Warning
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Harmful if inhaled.
Toxic to aquatic life.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
Rinse mouth.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Health hazard:
Chronic Health Hazard:
Flammability:
Physical hazards:
NFPA Rating
Health hazard:
Fire:
Reactivity Hazard:
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Synonyms: Benzenemethanol
Formula: C7H8O
Molecular Weight: 108.14 g/mol

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Handle and store under inert gas. hygroscopic

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
Handle with gloves.
Eye protection
Face shield and safety glasses
Skin and body protection
Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

9. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability
hygroscopic Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid
A mixture of benzyl alcohol and 58% sulfuric acid decomposed violently when heated to 180°C. Benzyl alcohol containing
1.4% hydrogen bromide and 1.1% of an iron(II) salt polymerized exothermally when heated above 100°C.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 1,230 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Behavioral:Excitement. Behavioral:Coma.
LD50 Dermal - rabbit - 2,000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - rabbit - Skin irritation - 24 h
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (GHS)
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (GHS)
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available

Potential health effects
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Skin: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes eye irritation.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Central nervous system depression
Additional Information
RTECS: DN3150000

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Toxicity to fish
Toxicity to daphnia
LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) - 10 mg/l - 96 h
EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 55 mg/l - 24 hand other aquatic invertebrates.
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability Biotic/Aerobic
Result: 92 - 96 % - Readily biodegradable.

Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
no data available
PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product
Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)
UN-Number: 3334 Class: 9
Proper shipping name: Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (Benzyl alcohol)
Marine pollutant: No
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No

IMDG
Not dangerous goods

IATA
UN-Number: 3334 Class: 9
Proper shipping name: Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (Benzyl alcohol)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

OSHA Hazards
Target Organ Effect, Harmful by ingestion., Harmful by skin absorption., Irritant