General Information
Revision date
2015-10-06
Product name
Phenylethyl Alcohol
Product Synonyms
2-Phenylethanol * Benzeneethanol
Chemical name
Phenethyl alcohol
CAS No.
60-12-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H311, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
Wear eye/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing.
Response
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
