Benzoin Methyl Ether

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Benzoin Methyl Ether

Other Names

Benzoin Methyl Ether; Ethanone; 2-Methoxy-1,2-Diphenyl?(9CI); 2-Methoxy-1,2-Diphenylethanone; Methyl Benzoin.

Product Number(s)

C653

CAS Number

3524-62-7

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling: Benzoin Methyl Ether.
• Toxic if swallowed.
• Toxic in contact with skin.
• Harmful if inhaled.
• Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Waer protective gloves/protective clothing.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Ingestion

Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Wash with plenty of water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

Other Hazards

No further relevant information available.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.

Inhalation

In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Other Information

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

Large Fire

Water spray or alcohol resistant foam

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Store protective clothing separately.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Not applicable.

Respiratory protection

Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Odour

Characteristic

pH

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

Not determined.

Density

Not determined.

Boiling Point

Not determined.

Melting Point

50°C

Solubility

Insoluble

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined.

Flash Point

>100°C.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not applicable.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

Causes irritation.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

Irritant to mucous membranes. No sensitising effects known.

Chronic effects

No further relevant information available.

Toxicity and irritation

No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Not available.

Persistence and degradability

Not available.

Bioaccumulative potential

Not available.

Other adverse effects

Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN2811

Proper shipping name

TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

Transport hazard class

6.1 Toxic substances

Packing group

III

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Toxic substances.
• EMS Number: F-A,S-A
• Stowage category: A

Additional information

• ADG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 5kg
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30g
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000g
• Transport category: 2
• Tunnel restriction code: E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

Other Information

No further information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

25 January 2024

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.