1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
VINATI ORGANICS LIMITED
Plot No.A-20, MIDC Industrial Area,Lote Parashuram ?415722,
Tal.Khed, Dist. Ratnagiri Maharashtra, INDIA
Product Name & Isobutylbenzene
Generic Chemical Name
Product use It is used for the manufacturing Ibuprofen, an anti-
inflammatory, analgesic bulk drug.
It is also used in perfumery industry and as a specialty solvent.
Classification Aromatic Hydrocarbon.
Synonyms 2-Methyl-1-Phenyl, Propane
Formula C10H14
CAS No. 538-93-2
UN No. 1268
Shipping Name Petroleum Distillate
Hazardous Ingradient Normal Butylbenzene
CAS No. 104-51-8
02. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGRADIENTS
Component CAS No. Amount EINECS SYM. R-Phrases
Isobutylbenzene 538-93-2 > 99.5% wt. NA NA NA
Related Material Various < 0.5% wt. NA NA NA
Up Dated on : 18 / 07 / 2006
03. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION/FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
Flammability Yes
Combustible Liquid Yes
Flammable Material Yes
Auto-ignition Temperature 428癈
Flash Point 52癈
Explosion sensitivity to impact No
Explosion sensitivity to static electricity Yes
Explosive Material Yes
Corrosive Material No
Oxidizer No
Pyrophoric Material No
Organic Peroxide No
Health Hazard Data ?br>
Routes of Entry Inhalation, Ingestion.
Immediate Health Effects ?br>
Eye Material may be irritating to eyes and may cause prolonged
impairment of vision.
Skin Material may be irritating to skin and prolonged contact may
cause drying/defatting of skin. Symptoms may include pain,
itching, dis-coloration, swelling & blistering.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause irritating to mouth, throat & stomach. It
may cause sluggish laboured respiration. It may cause injury
to lungs.
Inhalation Inhalation may cause upper airway irritacy, headache,
nausea, narcosis.
04. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Flush with water atleast for 15 minutes, get medical attention
if irritation persists.
Skin Wash with soap & water, discard contaminated clothing &
shoes. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Do not induce vomitting. Give milk & water, obtain medical
attention immediately.
Inhalation Remove the victim to fresh air, give artificial respiration or
oxygen if required. Get medical attention immediately if
breathing difficult is continued.
05. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
See Clause No.7 for proper handling & storage.
`B' Class
Fire
Fire Classification Combustible Liquid
Flash Point 52癈
Auto Ignition Temperature 428癈
Flammability (Explosive) Limit Lower - 0.8
(% by volume in air) Upper - 06
Extinguishing Media Foam, Dry Chemical Powder, CO2
NFPA Ratings Health - 02
Flammability - 02
Reactivity - 00
Protection of Fire Fighters Fire For fires involving this material, do not enter any
Fighting Instruction enclosed or confined fire space without proper
protective equipments including self contained
breathing apparatus.
Personal Protective Use PVC or rubber gloves, aprons, gumboots,
Equipments goggles, face shield, overall breathing apparatus if
required.
Combustion Products Combustion of this material forms Carbon
Monoxide, Carbon dioxide and un-identified
organic compounds.
06. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Protective Measures Eliminate source of ignition near the spill. Handling
equipments must be bonded & grounded to prevent
sparking.
Spill Management Eliminate potential source of ignition, stop leak if
possible. Absorb the spill content in clay, sand,
earth. Water disposal method. Let the spillage go
to the chemical sewer. Flush small spillages with
plenty of water.
Dispose the residue and flush properly.
07. HANDLING & STORAGE
Read and observe all the precautions on product label refer to product label for the
proper use and handling of this material.
Precautionary Measures Liquid evaporates forming air vapour ignitable
mixture and may catch fire and burn with explosion.
Vapour spreads easily and may catch fire near
source like light, welding equipments, electrical
motors & switches.
Static Hazard Electro static charges may accumulate and create
a hazardous conditions during the handling of this
material. To minimize this hazard, bonding &
grounding is necessary and should be reviewed
time to time.
General Storage & Information Store the material in cool, clean, well ventillated
fireproof storage areas.
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame &
incompatible materials. Protect containers against
physical damage.
Do not pressurise the containers. Use leakproof
containers.
08. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
General Consideration Considering the hazardous potential of this material
applicable exposure limits, job activities and other
substances in work place.
Engineering Controls If the engineering controls or work practices are not
adequate to prevent the exposure to harmful level,
the use of recommended protective equipments are
advised to prevent the exposures.
Use in well ventilated area.
Personal Protective Use of personal protective equipments such as
Equipments safety glasses, chemical goggles, face shield,
aprons, hand gloves, gumboots, impervious
clothing, air purifying respirators, for adequate
protection against eye, skin, respiratory track etc.
are recommended.
09. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance & Odour Colourless transparent liquid with sweet
odour.
pH Neutral
Vapour Density (Air=1) 3.1
Vapoure Pressure @ 35癈 7 mmHG
Boiling Range 171癈 to 173癈
Solubility in water @ 30癈 Insoluble
Specific Gravity (Water=1) 0.8518 @ 20癈
Viscosity @ 20癈 1.08 cp
Percent Volatile 100% Volume
Density @ 20癈 0.853 g/ml
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions
Condition to avoid No data available.
Incompatibility with other materials Oxygen & strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous Polymerisation No
Hazardous decomposition products No data available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity LD 50 / rat / 3321 mg/kg.
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD 50 / rat / >2000 mg/kg.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity LC 50 / mouse / >1032 ppm
Eye Irritation May cause eye irritation.
Skin Irritation May cause skin irritation.
TLV (ACGIH) 1000 ppm.
Permissible Exposure Limit DNA
Odour Threshold LD DNA
Flammability 3
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity The toxicity of the material to aquatic organism has not
been evaluated. Consequently, this material should be
kept out of sewage and drainage systems and all water
bodies.
Environmental Fate The material is expected to be readily biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Use material for its intended purpose or recycle if possible. Material if it must
be discarded, may meet the requirement of hazardous waste as defined by
local regulatory authorities. If this material is classified as hazardous waste,
federal laws require disposal at the licensed hazardous waste disposal facility.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The description shown may not apply to all shipping situations. Consult
appropriate dangerous goods regulations, for additional description
requirement and mode specific or quantity specific shipping requirements.
Shipping Description: Stickers are pasted.
IBB
3.0 Flammable
Isobutylbenzene
IMPG : 3315
UN No. : 2709
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 311/312 Categories ?br>
Immediate (Actute) Health effect Yes
Delayed (Chronic) Health effect No
Fire Hazard Yes
Sudden release pressure hazard No
Reactivity Hazard No
WHMIS Classification ?br>
Class B, Division 3 Combustible liquids.
Class D, Division 2, Sub Division B Toxic material.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Ratings ?br>
Health 2
Flammability 2
Reactivity 0
Special NA
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all
inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Vinati Organics Limited shall not be
held liable/responsible for any damage resulting from handling or contact with above
product.
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