SAFETY DATA SHEET
Benzoin Methyl Ether
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Benzoin Methyl Ether
Other Names:
Benzoin Methyl Ether; Ethanone; 2‐Methoxy‐1,2‐Diphenyl‐(9CI); 2‐Methoxy‐1,2‐Diphenylethanone; Methyl Benzoin.
Product Number(s):
C653
CAS Number:
3524‐62‐7
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals, catalyst.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling: Benzoin Methyl Ether.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Waer protective gloves/protective clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Waer protective gloves/protective clothing.
Primary route(s) of entry
No further relevant information available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Benzoin Methyl Ether
3524‐62‐7
100%
Acute Tox. 3, Acute Tox. 4, Skin Irrit. 2, Eye Irrit. 2
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
Inhalation
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Store protective clothing separately.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Not applicable.
Respiratory protection
Not required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
Not determined.
Density
Not determined.
Boiling Point
Not determined.
Melting Point
50°C
Solubility
Insoluble
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
>100°C.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not applicable.
Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
Causes irritation.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
Irritant to mucous membranes. No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
Persistence and degradability
Not available.
Bioaccumulative potential
Not available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self‐assessment): slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN2811
Proper shipping name
TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport hazard class
6.1 Toxic substances
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Toxic substances.
EMS Number: F-A,S-A
Stowage category: A
EMS Number: F-A,S-A
Stowage category: A
Additional information
ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 5kg
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000g
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: E
Limited quantities (LQ) 5kg
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30g
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000g
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
Other Information
No further information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
25 January 2024
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
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