Benzylalcohol-DHA
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
1. Product Identification Ingestion: If swallowed, immediately give 3-4 glasses of water. Get
immediate medical attention. Have physician determine if patient s
Product Name: Benzylalcohol-DHA
condition allows for induction or vomiting or evacuation of the stom-
INCI Name: Benzylalcohol dehydroacetic acid
ach. Do not give anything by mouth to a convulsing or unconscious
Chemistry: Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Water
person.
CAS Number: 520-45-6, 100-51-6, 7732-18-5
EINECS Number: not available
9. Fire Fighting Measures
2. Physical & Chemical Properties Flash Point: >200 F
Melting Point: not known Extinguishing Media: Alcohol Foam, Co2, Dry Chemical, or water.
Boiling Point: >200 C (estimated) Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self con-
tained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Cool fire ex-
Non-Volatiles: not known
posed containers with water spray. Products of combustion are
Viscosity: not known
toxic.
Specific Gravity: not known
Solubility in water: slightly soluble
Refractive Index: not known
Appearance & Odor: Yellow liquid with unknown odor. 10. Toxicological Information
No toxicity information for this product. The toxicity information pro-
vided is for component (s) of this product.
3. Stability & Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and Acute:
handling. For Benzyl Alcohol:
Conditions to Avoid: none known. -oral LD50 (rat): 1230 mg/kg
Incompatible Materials: none known. -oral LD50 (mouse): 1360 mg/kg
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may -dermal LD50 (rabbit): 2000 mg/kg
produce vapors/fumes of other organic materials and oxides of carbon -inhalation LC50 (rat 4 hour): >4180 mg/m3
and nitrogen. -eye irritation (rabbit): moderate irritant.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. -skin irritation (rabbit): not an irritant.
-skin sensitization (guinea pig): not a sensitizer.
4. Handling & Storage
Keep drums closed when not in use. Do not contaminate drinking wa- For Dehydroacetic Acid:
ter, food or feed by storage or disposal. -oral LD50 (rat): 1480 mg/kg
-skin irritation (rabbit): not an irritant.
5. Accidental Release Measures
Caution! Wear appropriate protective equipment and NIOSH/MSHA 11. Disposal Consideration
approved respirator where mists or vapors of unknown concentrations Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in compliance with all Fed-
may be generated (self-contained breathing apparatus preferred). eral, state and local laws and regulations. Incineration is the pre-
Dike and contain spill with inert materials (sand, earth, etc.). Transfer ferred method. Stay out of smoke.
the liquid and solid separately to containers for recovery or disposal. Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for
Keep spill out of sewers and open bodies of water. recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities by
burning. If incinerated, stay out of smoke.
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection: In processes where mists or vapors may be
generated, proper ventilation must be provided in accordance with 12. Transport Information
good ventilation practices. DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
Protective Clothing: Use good industrial hygiene practices. ADR/RIC Code: not regulated
Other Protective Measures: Use good industrial hygiene practices. Sea Transport IMDG Code: not regulated
Air Transport IATA: not regulated
7. Hazards Identification
Eye: Direct contact may cause moderate eye irritation. 13. Regulatory Information
Skin: No overexposure information available. WHMIS: Class D2B
Inhalation: Based upon the toxicity information available for the com- DSL Status: Currently listed on Canadian DSL
ponents of this product, it is anticipated this product will be harmful TSCA Inventory: Currently listed on US EPA TSCA inventory list.
upon inhalation. US FDA: This material is regulated by the US Food and Drug Ad-
ministration (FDA) as a cosmetic ingredient. It can only be used as a
Ingestion: Based upon the toxicity information available for the com-
ponents of this product, it is anticipated this product will be harmful preservative for cosmetic formulations.
upon ingestion. 40 CFR 370: Benzyl Alcohol 100-51-6 Hazard Category
A/Immediate (Acute)
Pre-existing Medical Conditions & Cancer: No effects indicated.
State Right to Know Regulations:
8. First Aid Measures California: Components present in this material which the State of
California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
Eyes: Flush eyes with large amounts of running water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. ductive harm are as follows: Benzene, 71-43-2, 0.1 ppm; N-
Nitrosodiethanolamine, 1116-54-7, 50 ppb; Propylene Oxide, 75-56-
Skin: Wash with large amounts of running water, and soap if available.
Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. 9, 0.5 ppm; Toluene, 108-88-3, trace.
Inhalation: Remove from area to fresh air. If victim is having trouble
breathing, give supplemental oxygen, if available. Get immediate medi-
cal attention.