ICSC 0447 - DIETHYLENE BENZYL BENZOATE

DIETHYLENE BENZYL BENZOATE	ICSC: 0447 (August 1997)
2,2'-Oxybisethanol dibenzoate Diethylene glycol dibenzoate

CAS #: 120-55-8

EC Number: 204-407-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. See Notes.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation			Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

DIETHYLENE BENZYL BENZOATE

ICSC: 0447

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance CRYSTALS. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers On combustion, forms irritating fumes.	Formula: (C₆H₅COOCH₂CH₂)₂O Molecular mass: 314.4 Boiling point at 0.7kPa: 236°C Melting point: 28°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.2 Solubility in water: miscible Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.4 Flash point: 232°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms irritating fumes.

Formula: (C₆H₅COOCH₂CH₂)₂O
Molecular mass: 314.4
Boiling point at 0.7kPa: 236°C
Melting point: 28°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water: miscible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.4
Flash point: 232°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Use of alcohol foam, foam and water as extinguishing agent may cause frothing. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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