General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Diphenylmethane
Product Synonyms
Benzylbenzene.; 1,1`-Methylenebisbenzene
CAS No.
101-81-5
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Light yellow sweet Emergency Overview May be harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water.
2.3 Other hazards
No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
