Safety Data Sheets / Benzil

Safety Data Sheet

Benzil

Version 1Last reviewed 24 January 2018Catalogue: C030

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Benzil
Other Names: Diphenylethanedione, Dibenzoyl
Product Number(s): C030
CAS Number: 134-81-6

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use. Laboratory chemicals. Manufacture of substances

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2), H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), H335

Label Elements

Signal Words: Warning
Hazard Statement(s): H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s): P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P305 ± P351 ± P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion: Not available.
Eyes: Not available.
Skin: Not available.

Environment

No further relevant information available.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Benzil	134-81-6	<= 100 %	Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; H315, H319, H335

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Inhalation: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Other Information: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
HAZCHEM: Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon oxides

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested
and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone ±49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body protection: Impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection: For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Light yellow, dark yellow crystalline
Odour: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapour Pressure: Not available.
Density: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: 94 - 95 °C - lit.
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available.
Flash Point: 180 °C - closed cup
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not available.
Ignition Temperature: Not available.
Formula: C14H10O2

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidising agents

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: LD50 Oral - mouse - > 3,000 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity).
Eye contact: Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - rabbit
Result: Moderate eye irritation - 24 h
Skin contact: Skin corrosion/irritation
Ingestion: No further relevant information available.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
Toxicity and irritation: No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability: No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects: No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: Not available.
UN Number: None.
Proper shipping name: Not regulated.
Transport hazard class: 0
Packing group: None.
Environmental hazard: No information available.
Special precautions for users: No information available.
Additional information: No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: No information available.
Other Information: No further information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 24 January 2018
Comments: This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.