Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
100-51-6	Benzyl alcohol	>97	202-859-9

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point: 93 deg C.
Warning! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Combustible liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
Target Organs: Central nervous system, liver, eyes, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin: Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. Causes redness and pain. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Contact with the skin may cause a local anesthetic effect. Material is a weak skin sensitizer. In an acute dermal irritation study in rats, two of six animals exhibited liver damage.
Ingestion: May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Material has a very low vapor pressure and inhalation exposures are not expected unless material is heated or misted.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Blood benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid and urine hippuric acid may be helpful in diagnosis.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustible liquid and vapor. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. Water spray may cause frothing.
Flash Point: 93 deg C ( 199.40 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 424 deg C ( 795.20 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:1.0 @ 121°C
Upper: 17.8 @ 177°C
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 2; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Keep away from heat and flame. Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Benzyl alcohol	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Benzyl alcohol: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: slight aromatic odor - fruity odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.0626 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: 3.72 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 205 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:-15 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Moderately Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.045
Molecular Formula:C7H8O
Molecular Weight:108.14

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Slowly oxidized by atmospheric oxygen. Polymerization may occur in the presence of dissolved ionic (+2) iron and acid.
Conditions to Avoid: Ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, hydrogen bromide gas + iron at >100C(exothermic polymerization), Corrosive to iron, steel and aluminum when heated..
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acrid smoke and fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 100-51-6: DN3150000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 100-51-6:
     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, mouse: LD50 = 1360 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 1040 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 1040 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 1230 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 1660 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 2000 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = 100 pph/90M;
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Skin sensitization, guinea pig: Sensitized 1/10. ation, rat, LCLo: 1000 ppm/8H.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 100-51-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: DNA repair(Bacteria - Bacillus subtilis) = 21 mg/discMutation in microorganisms(Mouse Lymphocyte)= 250 mg/L
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 46.41 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static, Soft WaterFish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 59.30 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static, Hard WaterFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 25.05 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static, Hard WaterFish: Goldfish: LC50 = 64.74 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static, Hard WaterWater flea Daphnia: EC50 = 400.0 mg/L; 48 Hr.; UnspecifiedWater flea Daphnia: EC50 = 23.0 mg/L; 48 Hr.; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 71.4 mg/L; 5,15,30 minutes; Microtox test, 15 degrees C log Pow:1.1 Fish toxicity: LC50 (48-96hr) fathead minnow 770-460 mg/l, static bioassay at 18-22øC [Verschueren, K. Handbook of Environmental Data of Organic Chemicals 2nd ed., 1983, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York] Invertebrate toxicity: EC50 (5,15,30 min) Photobacterium phosphoreum 71.4 mg/l Microtox test [Kaiser, K.L.E; et al. Water Pollut. Res. J. Canada 1991, 26 (3),361-431] EC50 (48 hr) Daphnia magna 400 mg/l, EC100 (48 hr) Daphnia magna 500 mg/l
Environmental: If released to soil, benzyl alcohol is expected to display high mobility and readily leach through soil. Volatilization from dry soil to the atmosphere may be an important fate process; however, it is not expected to be an important process in moist soils. If released to water, benzyl alcohol is expected to undergo microbial degradation under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Physical: In the atmosphere, benzyl alcohol is expected to exist almost entirely in the vapor phase. The estimated half-life for the vapor phase reaction of benzyl alcohol with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals is 2 days.
Other: Benzyl alcohol's volatilization to the atmosphere, hydrolysis, direct photolytic degradation, chemical oxidation, bioconcentration in fish and aquatic organisms, nor adsorption to sediment and suspended organic matter are not expected to be significant processes in environmental waters.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	Not regulated	Not Regulated
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 100-51-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 100-51-6: immediate, fire.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 100-51-6 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XN
Risk Phrases:
     R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

Safety Phrases:
     S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
     water and seek medical advice.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 100-51-6: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 100-51-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 100-51-6 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

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