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PHENYL ACETATE ICSC: 0539
April 2006
Acetic acid, phenyl ester
Acetylphenol
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CAS No: 122-79-2
RTECS No: AJ2800000
    C8H8O2 / CH3COOC6H5
Molecular mass: 136.1

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 80°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Above 80°C use a closed system, ventilation.  
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation     Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety spectacles. 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. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. GHS classification
Signal: Warning
Excl mark
Combustible liquid
Harmful if swallowed


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0  

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body 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 is mildly irritating to the eyes and the skin.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 196°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.07
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Flash point: 80°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.49
 

NOTES
 

IPCS
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Programme on
Chemical Safety
WHO ILO UNEP EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
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