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compound may react violently with water or steam; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 185: Electrical
Hazard Not pertinent; Burning Rate: No data.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: Slow reaction with water to produce hydrochloric acid
fumes. The reaction is more rapid with steam; Reactivity with Common Materials: Slow corrosion of
metals but no immediate danger: Stability During Transport: Not pertinent; Neutralizing Agents for
Acids and Caustics: Soda ash and water, lime; Polymerization: Does not occur; Inhibitor of
Polymerizm’on: Not pertinent.

BENZYL ALCOHOL
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Benzenecarbinol,; alpha-Hydroxytoluene; Phenylcarbinol;
Phenylmethanol; Phenylmethyl Alcohol; Chemical Formula: C61,CH20H.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped) : Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Mild, pleasant.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and 1 atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
108.13; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 401, 205, 478; Freezing Point: 4.5, -15.3, 257.9; Critical
Temperature: 757. 403, 676; Critical Pressure: 663, 45.0, 4.57: Specific Gravity: 1.050 at
15/15”C(liquid); Vapor (Gas) Density: 3.73; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.070; Latent
Heat of Vaporization: 193, 107, 4.48; Heat of Combustion: -14,850, -8,260, -345; Heat of
Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Rubber gloves, chemical
safety goggles; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation of vapor may cause irritation of upper
respiratory tract. Prolonged or excessive inhalation may result in headache, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. In severe cases, respiratory stimulation followed by respiratory and muscular paralysis,
convulsions, narcosis and death may result. Ingestion may produce severe irritation of the
gastrointestinal tract, followed by nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea; tissues ulceration may result.
Contact with eyes causes local irritation, Material can be absorbed through skin with anesthetic or
irritant effect; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION: remove victim from contaminated
atmosphere; call physician immediately. INGESTION induce vomiting and contact a physician. EYES:
flush with plenty of water for 15 min, and contact a physician. SKIN: flush with water, wash with soap
and water, obtain medical attention in case of irritation or central nervous system depression; Toxicity
by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Data not available; Short-Term Exposure Limits: Data not
available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; oral rat LD,, = 1,230 mg/kg; Late Toxicity: Data not
available; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid or Solid Irritant
Characteristics: Data not available; Odor Threshold 5.5 ppm.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 220 OC, 213 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): No data; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Alcohol foam. dry chemical, carbon dioxide: Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To
Be Used Water or foam may cause foaming; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: No data;
Behavior in Fire: No data: Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 817; Electrical Hazard No data; Burning
Rate: 3.74 mdmin.
Chemical Reactivity -Reactivity with Water: No reaction: Reactivity with Common Materials: Will
attack some plastics; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics:
Not pertinent; Polymrizalion: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

BENZYLAMINE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Alpha-Aminotoluene, Phenylmethyl Amine; Chemical Formula:
C&5CH,NH*.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless to light
yellow; Odor: Strong ammonia.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and 1 atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
107.16; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 364.1, 184.5, 457.7; Freezing Point: -51, -46, 227; Critical
Tempermre: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; SpeciJic Gravity: 0.98 at 20°C (liquid):
Vapor (Gas) Density: 3.70; Ratio of specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.070; Latent Heat of Vaporization: