Material Safety Data Sheet

Benzil, 99+%

ACC# 90528
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

*MSDS Name:* Benzil, 99+%
*Catalog Numbers:* AC105410000, AC105410050, AC105411000, AC105415000,
AC9720916 *
Synonyms:* Diphenylethanedione; Dibenzoyl *
Company Identification:*
              Acros Organics N.V.
              One Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
*For information in North America, call:* 800-ACROS-01
*For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC:* 800-424-9300

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients


*CAS#* 	*Chemical Name* 	*Percent* 	*EINECS/ELINCS*
134-81-6	Benzil 	99.0 	205-157-0

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Hazard Symbols:* XI *
Risk Phrases:* 36/38

Section 3 - Hazards Identification


*EMERGENCY OVERVIEW*

Appearance: yellow crystals. May cause respiratory and digestive tract
irritation. Causes eye and skin irritation.* Caution!*
*Target Organs: *None.


*Potential Health Effects*
*Eye:* Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis.
*Skin:* Causes skin irritation.
*Ingestion:* May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause
gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
*Inhalation:* May cause respiratory tract irritation. Can produce
delayed pulmonary edema.
*Chronic:* Effects may be delayed.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures



*Eyes:* Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
*Skin:* Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse.
*Ingestion:* Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get
medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth
and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
*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:* Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
*Extinguishing Media:* Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
*Flash Point:* Not available.
*Autoignition Temperature:* Not available.
*Explosion Limits, Lower:*Not available.
* Upper:* Not available.
*NFPA Rating:* (estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability:

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures



*General Information:* Use proper personal protective equipment as
indicated in Section 8.
*Spills/Leaks:* Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in
the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then
place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Provide
ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage



*Handling:* Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a
well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with
adequate ventilation. Wash clothing before reuse.
*Storage:* Keep container closed when not in use. 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*
Benzil	none listed 	none listed	none listed


*OSHA Vacated PELs:* Benzil: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this
chemical.
*Personal Protective Equipment*
*Eyes:* Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety
goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29
CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
*Skin:* Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
*Clothing:* Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
*Respirators:* A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR
1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be
followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. Wear
a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline
respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties



*Physical State:* Crystals
*Appearance:* yellow
*Odor:* None reported.
*pH:* Not available.
*Vapor Pressure:* 1.3 hPa @ 128 C
*Vapor Density:* Not available.
*Evaporation Rate:*Not available.
*Viscosity:* Not available.
*Boiling Point:* 346.0 - 348.0 deg C @ 760.00m
*Freezing/Melting Point:*94.00 - 95.00 deg C
*Decomposition Temperature:*> 346 deg C
*Solubility:* Insoluble.
*Specific Gravity/Density:*1.23@15 deg/4 deg
*Molecular Formula:*C14H10O2
*Molecular Weight:*210.23

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity



*Chemical Stability:* Stable at room temperature in closed containers
under normal storage and handling conditions.
*Conditions to Avoid:* Incompatible materials, excess heat.
*Incompatibilities with Other Materials:* Strong oxidizing agents.
*Hazardous Decomposition Products:* Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
*Hazardous Polymerization:* Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information



*RTECS#:*
*CAS#* 134-81-6: DD1925000
*LD50/LC50:*
CAS# 134-81-6:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = >3 gm/kg;


*Carcinogenicity:*
CAS# 134-81-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
*Epidemiology:* No information available.
*Teratogenicity:* No information available.
*Reproductive Effects:* No information available.
*Neurotoxicity:* No information available.
*Mutagenicity:* No information available.
*Other Studies:* No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information



*Ecotoxicity:* Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 0.53-0.63
mg/L; 5,15,30 minutes; Microtox test; 15 degrees C No data available.
*Environmental:* No information found.
*Physical:* No information found.
*Other:* No information available.

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* 	*IATA* 	*RID/ADR* 	*IMO* 	*Canada TDG*
*Shipping Name:* 	No information available. 				No information available.
*Hazard Class:* 					
*UN Number:* 					
*Packing Group:* 					


Section 15 - Regulatory Information


*US FEDERAL**
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*TSCA*
CAS# 134-81-6 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.
*SARA*

*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.
*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# 134-81-6 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
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:*
XI *
Risk Phrases:*
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
*
Safety Phrases:*
*
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)*
CAS# 134-81-6: No information available.
*Canada - DSL/NDSL*
CAS# 134-81-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
*Canada - WHMIS*
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
*Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List*
CAS# 134-81-6 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
*Exposure Limits*

Section 16 - Additional Information


*MSDS Creation Date:* 6/22/1999
*Revision #2 Date:* 3/18/2003
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