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Benzyl benzoate

CAS 120-51-4

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Benzyl benzoate
Product Code
B6630
Chemical Name
Benzyl benzoate

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
120-51-4 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119976371-33-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B, B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 2 H411

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Substance name : Benzoic acid benzyl ester

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Benzyl benzoate EC: 204-402-9 120-51-4 90 - 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

Immediate Medical Attention

Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

Storage

Tightly closed.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material: butyl-rubber, Break through time: 480 min, Glove thickness: 0,7 mm, Protective index: Full contact, Manufacturer: Butoject® (KCL 898); Material: Nitrile rubber, Break through time: 30 min, Glove thickness: 0,4 mm, Protective index: Splash contact, Manufacturer: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M). Remarks: This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
liquid (20 °C, 1.013 hPa)
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colourless, light yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
weakly aromatic
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
17 - 20 °C
Boiling Point
323 - 324 °C
Flash Point
closed cup: 148 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
1,33 hPa (125 °C)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,118 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
480 °C
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: ca. 3,97 (25 °C)
Solubility In Water
0,0153 g/l (20 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
212,24 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
10,9 mPa.s (25 °C)
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents

Avoid

Strong heating.

Incompatible

various plastics, Light metals, metal alloys, Strong oxidizing agents

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
3082
Shipping Name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Benzyl benzoate)
Transport Class
9
Packing Group
III
ADR

EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids. Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L, not dangerous goods of Class 9

IMDG

EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids. Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L, not dangerous goods of Class 9

IATA

EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids. Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L, not dangerous goods of Class 9

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Benzyl benzoate?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Benzyl benzoate?

Benzyl benzoate is a liquid (20 °c, 1.013 hpa) with colourless, light yellow color. It has weakly aromatic odor.

What is Benzyl benzoate used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Benzyl benzoate?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Benzyl benzoate?

The melting point is 17 - 20 °C and the boiling point is 323 - 324 °C.