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HYDROGENATED TERPHENYLS (40% HYDROGENATED)

ICSC: 1249

Hydrogenated diphenylbenzenes
Hydrogenated phenylbiphenyls
(C6H7)3
Molecular mass: 241-average
ICSC # 1249 		CAS # 61788-32-7
RTECS # WZ6535000
March 15, 1995 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

•INHALATION Cough.
Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles, face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Burning sensation. Cough.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.


ICSC: 1249 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.

HYDROGENATED TERPHENYLS (40% HYDROGENATED)

ICSC: 1249

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
CLEAR, OILY, PALE YELLOW LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing acrid smoke and fumes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.5 ppm; 4.9 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1994-1995).
OSHA PEL†: none
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 ppm (5 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 340°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.00
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 13
Flash point: 157°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 374°C

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

This compound is a complex mixture of various isomers. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1249 HYDROGENATED TERPHENYLS (40% HYDROGENATED)
(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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