Benzyl Alcohol ACS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Appearance Clear colorless Physical state liquid Odor Slight Aromatic Causes irritation, redness and pain. May cause allergic skin reaction Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. May cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Ingestions are usually promptly rejected by vomiting, but sufficient absorption may occur to produce central nervous system, eye and brain effects. Symptoms may include skin rash, blurred vision and other eye effects, drowsiness, irritability, dizziness, mania, hallucinations, and coma.

Storage

Outside or detached storage is preferred. Inside storage should be in a standard flammable liquids storage room or cabinet. Storage and use areas should be "No Smoking" areas.

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

Not applicable Unknown acute toxicity 100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity