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PHENYLACETIC ACID

ICSC: 1260

Benzeneacetic acid
Acetic acid, phenyl-
Phenylethanoic acid
2-Phenylacetic acid
C8H8O2 / C6H5CH2CO2H
Molecular mass: 136.1
ICSC # 1260 		CAS # 103-82-2
RTECS # AJ2430000
April 06, 2006 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and strong reducing agents . Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

Signal: Warning
Causes mild skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
Harmful to aquatic life
ICSC: 1260 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.

PHENYLACETIC ACID

ICSC: 1260

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS OR FLAKES , WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating fumes . The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with strong bases , strong oxidants and strong reducing agents .

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


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:


INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is mildly irritating to the skin and is irritating to the eyes .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 265.5°C
Melting point: 76.5°C
Density (at 77°C): 1.09
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.16
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: negligible
Flash point:
132°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 543°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.41

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1260 PHENYLACETIC ACID
(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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