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ICSC: 1214

2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone
Benzoylphenyl carbinol
2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
C14H12O2 / C6H5COCH(OH)C6H5
Molecular mass: 212.2
ICSC # 1214 		CAS # 119-53-9
RTECS # DI1590000
October 25, 2004 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible.

Water spray , powder .
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Wash hands before eating.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.


ICSC: 1214 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

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ICSC: 1214

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:


INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
May cause mechanical irritation.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point at 102.4 kPa: 344°C
Melting point: 137°C
Density: 1.31
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.03
Vapour pressure, Pa at 136°C: 133

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1214 BENZOIN
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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