MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 Produced date: Identification of the substance/preparation and the company Commercial product name Benzyl alcohol Use of the substance/preparation Solvent, laboratory chemical, synthesis of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, soap, perfume, flavor etc. Synonyms Phenylmethanol, Alpha hydroxy toluene CAS-nr EC-nr REACH reg. nr Company Fred Holmberg & Co AB Adress Box S Limhamn Sweden Telephone number +46 (0) Fax +46 (0) Contact person Fred Holmberg Emergency telephone number Fred Holmberg (office hours) or toxicity information central (office hours), 112 for emergency central Created by Linus Olofsson, Fred Holmberg & Co AB, Tel. +46 (0) Hazards Identification Classification acc. to CLP: H302, H332 See point 15 for explanation. Previous classification: Xn; R20/22 See point 15 for explanation. Health hazard: Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. 3. Composition/Information on ingredients EG-nr CAS-nr Substance name %-weight Classification Benzyl alcohol >99.5% H302, H332 (CLP) Xn; R20/22 Safety Data Sheet Benzyl alcohol Page 1 of 6

2 4. First aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Protection of first-aiders Notes to physician Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash skin with plenty of water, If effects occur, consult a physician, Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a physician. Consult a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. No special precautions required. Treat symptomatically. 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reason Hazards from Combustion Products Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol resistant foam. None Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. CO, CO2, NOx. Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Cool containers / tanks with spray water. Special protective equipment for firefighters Wear personal protective equipment. Wear self contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up Sweep-up to prevent slipping hazard. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal protective equipment. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Increase ventilation. Use spark-proof equipment. Prevent product from entering drains. Adsorb with inert material (e.g. sand, kieselguhr, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust) Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Safety Data Sheet Benzyl alcohol Page 2 of 6

3 7. Handling and storage Storage Handling Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep in properly labelled containers. Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool (<40 C) and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition. Impervious gloves. Wear personal protective equipment. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Respiratory protection Hand protection Skin and body protection Eye protection Hygiene measures In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur When prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur, use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Face-shield Safety glasses Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid Vapor Pressure deg C Vapor Density 3.72 (Air = 1.0) Viscosity deg C Boiling Point 205 deg C Flash point 93 C - closed cup Freezing/Melting Point -15 deg C Solubility 40 g/l (20 C) Molecular Weight Sp. Gravity at 20 C g/cm3 (ASTM-D1045) Safety Data Sheet Benzyl alcohol Page 3 of 6

4 10. Stability and reactivity Stability Materials to avoid Conditions to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Stable at normal use conditions/temperatures. Strong acids, strong oxidants, alkali metals. High temperature. Carbon oxides (CO, CO2) 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 100 mg/24h Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = >500 mg/m3; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >500 mg/m3; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1360 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 1040 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1230 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 2000 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 100 pph/90m;<br. Potential health effects: Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Skin: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Central nervous system depression 12. Ecotoxicological information Toxicity to aquatic species: Toxicity to fish LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) - 10 mg/l - 96 h Biodegradability: Biotic/Aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: % - Readily biodegradable. BOD5: 70% Bio-Accumulation: Not expected to accumulate; Log Pow: 1.1 (< 3) Mobility: No data available. 13. Disposal considerations Safety Data Sheet Benzyl alcohol Page 4 of 6

5 Contaminated packaging Empty containers should be transported/delivered to local recyclers for disposal. Any disposal practice must be in compliance with all local and national laws and regulations. Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water. 14.Transport information ADR/RID/IMDG Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. 15. Regulatory information Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Pictogram Signal word Warning Hazard statement(s) H302: Harmful if swallowed H332: Harmful if inhaled. Precautionary statement(s) P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P304 + P312: IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth P340: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P501: Dispose of contents/container after usage Safety Data Sheet Benzyl alcohol Page 5 of 6

6 According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended. Hazard symbol(s) Harmful R-phrase(s) R20/22 : Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. S-phrase(s) S2: Keep out of the reach of children S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 16. Remaining information The information in this data sheet is considered to be correct according to present knowledge and experience, but there is no guarantee that it is complete. It is therefore in the user's interest to ensure that the information is sufficient for the area it is intended for. Safety Data Sheet Benzyl alcohol Page 6 of 6