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EC number: 210-112-3 | CAS number: 606-28-0
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures:
- General information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Involve doctor immediately.
- After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
- After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Avoid contact with UV- and sunlight.
- After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
- After swallowing: Call a doctor immediately. Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
- No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
- No further relevant information available.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media:
- Suitable extinguishing agents: CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
- For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
- In case of fire, the following can be released: COx
Advice for firefighters:
- Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device. Wear fully protective suit.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
- Ensure adequate ventilation
- Keep people at a distance and stay on the windward side.
Environmental precautions:
- Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
- Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
- Pick up mechanically.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling:
- No special measures required.
- Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
- Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about fire - and explosion protection:
- Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
- Protect from heat.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
- Storage:· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
- Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
- Further information about storage conditions:
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Store receptacle in a well ventilated area. Store under lock and key or with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only. Do not expose to temperatures above 40 °C.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN3077
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN3077
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate)
- Chemical name:
- Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
- Labels:
- 9
- Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate)
- Chemical name:
- Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
- Labels:
- 9
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters
- Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
- Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
Exposure controls
- Personal protective equipment:
- General protective and hygienic measures: The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.
- Respiratory protection: Respirator must be worn if exposed to dust.
- Protection of hands: Protective gloves. Products without solvents added: wear nitrile gloves. Replace gloves immediately when torn or any
change in appearance (dimension, colour, flexibility etc) is noticed. · Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
- Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles. Goggles recommended during refilling
- Body protection: Impervious protective clothing
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity/Chemical stability:
- Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
- Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
- Incompatible materials: Incompatible with acids and bases. Avoid moisture.
- Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
- Recommendation Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.
- European waste catalogue: 16 03 05* organic wastes containing dangerous substances
Uncleaned packaging
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. Packaging may be reused or recycled after cleaning.
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