Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
100-51-6
Name of the chemical
Benzyl Alcohol
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.6
Revision date
2026-07-02
Product name
Benzyl alcohol
CAS No.
100-51-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H317, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitisation Sub-category 1B
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1B
