General Information
Revision date
2017-05-22
Product name
Benzylamine
Product Synonyms
Benzenemethanamine
CAS No.
100-46-9
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Keep container tightly closed Take precautionary measures against static discharge Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Fire Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store in a closed container
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified