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1,3-Diphenylbenzene

Chem Service, Inc.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Printed: 10/30/2006
Last Revised Date: 3/1/2000

SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPERATION AND COMPANY
CAT No.: F1055
Description: m-Terphenyl
Other Name(s): 1.3-Diphenylbenzene

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SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS No.: 92-06-8
Description: m-Terphenyl
EINECS No.:
Hazard Symbols: N/A

SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Contact lenses should not be worn in the laboratory.
All chemicals should be considered hazardous - Avoid direct physical contact!
May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
May be harmful if inhaled.
May be harmful if swallowed.
Can cause eye irritation.
Can cause skin irritation.
Dust and/or vapors can cause irritation to respiratory tract.
Can be irritating to mucous membranes.
Can cause skin burns.
Vapors and/or direct eye contact can cause severe eye burns.

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
An antidote is a substance intended to counteract the effect of a poison.
It should be administered only by a physician or trained emergency personnel.
Medical advice can be obtained from a POISON CONTROL CENTER.
In case of contact: Flush eyes continuously with water for 15-20 minutes. Flush skin with water for
15-20 minutes.
If no burns have occurred-use soap and water to cleanse skin.
If inhaled remove patient to fresh air. Administer oxygen if patient is having difficulty breathing.
If patient has stopped breathing administer artificial respirations.
If patient is in cardiac arrest administer CPR.
Continue life supporting measures until medical assistance has arrived.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
If patient is exhibiting signs of shock - Keep warm and quiet.
Contact Poison Control Center immediately if necessary.
Do not administer liquids or induce vomiting to an unconscious or convulsing person.
If patient is vomiting-watch closely to make sure airway does not become obstructed by vomit.
Get medical attention if necessary.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
Cat No.: F1055

SECTION 5 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: Not Available
Extinguishing Media:
Upper Explosion Limit: Not Available
Lower Explosion Limit: Not Available
Autoignition Temperature: Not Available
NFPA Hazard Rating:
Health: 0
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Special:
0 - Least, 1 - Slight, 2 - Moderate, 3 - High, 4 - Severe

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MESURES
Sweep up and place in an appropriate container.
Hold for disposal.
Wash contaminated surfaces to remove any residues.

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Storage: Store in a cool dry place. Keep tightly closed.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
OSHA PEL (TWA): 1 ppm(9 mg/m3)
ACGIH TLV (TWA): 0.5 ppm(5 mg/m3)
ACGIH TLV (STEL): N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Color: White-Yellow
Phase: Crystalline solid
Melting Point: 89oC
Boiling Point: 379oC
Density: Not Available
Vapor Pressure: Very LowoC
Vapor Density: Not Available
Odor: Not Available
Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Solubility in Water: Insoluble (immiscible)
Molecular Weight:
Molecular Formula:

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition liberates toxic fumes.
Cat No.: F1055

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
RTECS: WZ6470000
Oral Rat or Mouse LD50: 2400mg/kg
Dermal Rat or Mouse LD50: N/A
Rat or Mouse LC50: N/A

Carcinogenicity
OSHA: No
IARC: No
NTP: No
ACGIH: No
NIOSH: No
OTHER: No

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity - Not Available

SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal: Burn in a chemicals incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Not regulated as a hazardous material.

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: N/A

SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

Please Note - This MSDS is a courtesy MSDS. No order accompanied this MSDS.

Label Warning: IRRITANT-HARMFUL-AVOID CONTACT

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