Benzyl Propionate

Benzyl benzoate is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid, with the formula C6H5CH2O2CC6H5. This easily prepared compound has a variety of uses.

This colourless liquid is formally the condensation product of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol.

Benzyl benzoate, as a topical solution, may be used as an ant parasitic insecticide to kill the mites responsible for the skin condition scabies. Benzyl Benzoate is believed to be absorbed by the lice and mites and destroy them by acting on their nervous system.

It has other uses:
a fixative in fragrances to improve the stability and other characteristics of the main ingredients
a food additive in artificial flavors.
a plasticizer in cellulose and other polymers
a solvent for various chemical reactions
a treatment for sweet itch in horses.

Benzyl benzoate Specifications

Benzyl Benzoate, SDS Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet 02-Oct-20

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name & Other Names: Benzyl Benzoate
CAS Number: 120-51-4
EINECS EC Number: 204-402-9
Molecular Formula: C6H5COOCH2C6H5
Molecular Weight: 212.24
Relevant uses and uses advised against (if any): Industrial use only.
Supplier: As per letterhead.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS, Globally Harmonized System Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 H(302)
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 2 (H411)
Labeling according to GHS & Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Signal Words: Warning

Hazard Statements:
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements:
P264: Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P330: Rinse mouth.
P301+312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P391: Collect spillage.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC:
Hazard Symbols:
Xn Harmful R22
N Dangerous for the environment R51/53
Risk Phrases:
R22 = Harmful if swallowed.
R51/53 = Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Product Name & Other Names: Benzyl Benzoate
CAS Number: 120-51-4
EINECS EC Number: 204-402-9
FEMA: 2138

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Always seek medical attention after first aid measures are provided.

Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 10 minutes at least. Contact a physician if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water; flush with plenty of water. Take off spoilt clothes. Contact physician if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: Wash the mouth with water; seek medical advice immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure site to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical advice.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media Recommended: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Non-Recommended: Do not use direct water jet on burning material.
Extinguishing Procedure: Closed containers may build up pressure at elevated temperatures. If possible, containers should be cooled with a water spray.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. At high temperatures under fire conditions, it may produce toxic or irritating fumes.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.). Restrict unprotected personnel from the area. Prevent any contact with hot surfaces. Do not approach facing the wind. Do not touch the spilled material.
Environmental precautions: Do not let the product enter drains, soil, or water sources.
Methods and materials used for containment Cleanup procedures and Storage: Contain spilled material. Cover with an inert, non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite). Vacuum or sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Avoid open flames or other sources of ignition.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling: Apply according to good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices. Ensure proper ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not drink, eat, or smoke while handling. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Minimize dust generation. Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.). Prevent any contact with hot surfaces.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool, dry, and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from sunlight in tightly closed original container. Keep air contact to a minimum. Do not leave the material container open. Store protected from heat, sparks and ignition sources and incompatible materials. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust/mist/vapor. Do not store with incompatible materials like strong acids, alkali, or oxidizing agents. Keep air contact to a minimum. Keep away from ignition sources and naked flame.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL

Respiratory Protection: Avoid to breath directly on the product. Apply local ventilations when appropriate.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures: Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Dust deposits on floors and other surfaces may pick up moisture and cause the surfaces to become slippery and present safety hazards. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands after handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: It is colorless oily-liquid / crystalline-solid.
Odor: Light, Balsamic, Almonds-like.
Odor threshold: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Relative density: Not available.
Flash Point (C): 148C
Boiling Point (C): 323C - 325C
Melting Point (C): 18C - 19C.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not available.
Decomposition temperature: Not available.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: Not available.
Vapor pressure: Not available.
Vapor density: Not available.
Evaporation rate: Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas): Not available.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not available.
Solubility(ies): Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C6H5COOCH2C6H5
Molecular Weight: 212.24

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali, or oxidizing agents.
Decomposition: Carbon monoxide and unidentified organic compounds may be formed during combustion.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LD50 Oral - rabbit - 1,680 mg/kg
LD50 Dermal - rabbit - 4,000 mg/kg
LD50 Oral - rat - 1900 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, OSHA and NTP.
Mutagenic Effects: Not available.
Developmental Toxicity: Not available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LC50 Fish 96 hour 2.3-3.9 mg/L Species Brachydanio rerio
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

In accordance with local environmental laws. Avoid disposing into drainage systems and into the environment.

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS

DOT USA & ADR/RID Europe:
UN number: 3082 Class: 9 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Benzyl benzoate).
IMDG & ADR/RID:
UN number: 3082 Class: 9 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-F
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Benzyl benzoate).
IATA:
UN number: 3082 Class: 9 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Benzyl benzoate)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

USA:
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313: Does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards: Immediate Health Hazard. See section 2.
California Prop. 65 Components: Not listed.

Section 16 - Additional Information

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives:
H302 = Harmful if swallowed.
H411 = Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC:
Hazard Symbols:
N = Dangerous for the environment
Xn = Harmful
Risk Phrases:
R22 = Harmful if swallowed.
R51/53 = Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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