ICSC 1260 - PHENYLACETIC ACID

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PHENYLACETIC ACID

ICSC: 1260
_{April 2006}

Benzeneacetic acid
Acetic acid, phenyl-
Phenylethanoic acid
2-Phenylacetic acid

CAS No: 103-82-2
RTECS No: AJ2430000

C₈H₈O₂ / C₆H₅CH₂CO₂H
Molecular mass: 136.1

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	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.	GHS classification Signal: Warning Causes mild skin irritation Causes eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and strong reducing agents. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS OR FLAKES, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. 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.	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.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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	The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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