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Benzyl alcohol

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Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Benzyl alcohol
Product Code
A15858
Chemical Name
BENZYLALCOHOL

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Benzyl alcohol (CAS: 100-51-6 ) is a colorless substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

warning (Warning)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H312
Acute Tox. Category 4 H332

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS07 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Health hazard warning - Materials harmful to health including irritants and sensitizers

GHS07

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ ... /if you feel unwell.
  • P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ ... /if you feel unwell.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

800-343-0660

🕒

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Carechem 24

📞

866-928-0789

🕒

After normal business hours

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
BENZYLALCOHOL
EC: 202-859-9
100-51-6 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Symptoms:

Dizziness, breathing difficulty.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

📊 Form
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
💨 Vapor Pressure
Not determined
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
🔥 Flash Point
101 °C (214 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
💧 Solubility
Not determined
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
👁️ Appearance
Colorless
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
🧪 Physical State
Liquid
Critical Property
📊 Solubility In Water
Not determined
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
⚖️ Density
1.045 g/cm3 (8.721 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 Softening Point
Not available
🧪 Ph
Not determined.
📊 Vapor Density
Not determined.
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
435 °C (815 °F)
📊 Properties Status
Not available
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
💨 Boiling Point
205 °C (401 ºF)
Critical Property
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
🧊 Melting Point
-15 °C (5 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
👃 Odor
Aromatic
🎨 Colour
Colorless
📊 Freezing Point
Not available

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined.

👁️ Eye Protection

Safety glasses

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Benzyl alcohol?

The signal word for this substance is "warning".

What is the physical form of Benzyl alcohol?

Benzyl alcohol is a liquid appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has aromatic odor.

What is the solubility of Benzyl alcohol?

Not determined

What is Benzyl alcohol used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Benzyl alcohol?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H332: Harmful if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Benzyl alcohol?

The melting point is -15 °C (5 °F) and the boiling point is 205 °C (401 ºF).