Safety Data Sheet

(2-Phenoxyethanol)
DATE PREPARED: 12/17/2013
REVISION NUMBER: 12/17/2013

Section 1 – Company Information

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Section 2 – Product Identification/ Information on Ingredients

PRODUCT NAME 2-Phenoxyethanol

PRODUCT CAS NUMBER % BY WEIGHT

2-Phenoxyethanol 122-99-6 99.0 – 100.0%

Section 3 – Hazards Identification

Warning: Causes eye irritation. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTRIC DISTURBANCES. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts/mists/vapors. Use with local exhaust ventilation.
Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapor/particulate respirator. Wear NIOSH-
certified chemical goggles. Wear protective clothing. Wear chemical resistant protective gloves.
Eye wash fountains must be easily accessible.

State of Matter: Liquid

Color: Colorless
Odor: Faint specific odor

Potential Health Effects

Primary Routes of Exposure: Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin
contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin
contact may be a route of entry for liquefied gases.
Irritation/Corrosion: Not irritating to the skin. Eye contact causes irritation.
Sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies.

Chronic Toxicity
Carcinogenicity: No data available concerning carcinogenic effects.
Reproductive Toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing
effect.
Teratogenicity: Animal studies gave no indication of a developmental toxic effect at doses that
were not toxic to the parental animals.
Genotoxicity: The substance was not mutagenic in bacteria. No mutagenic effect was found in
various tests with mammalian cell culture and mammals.

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Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Overexposure may cause: vomiting, lethargy,

giddiness, nausea, coughing, headache.

Potential Environmental Effects

Aquatic Toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic
organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when
introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.

Section 4 – First Aid Measures

General Advice: Remove contaminated clothing.

If Inhaled: Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm. Seek medical
attention.
If on Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
If in Eyes: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held
open, consult an eye specialist.
If Swallowed: Immediately rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water, DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING, seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth if the victim
is unconscious or having convulsions.

Note to Physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific
antidote.

Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: 126°C

Autoignition: 475°C
Lower Explosion Limit: 1.4 % vol.
Upper Explosion Limit: 9.0% vol.
Flammability: Does not ignite
Self-Ignition Temperature: Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as
self-igniting.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, foam
Hazards during Fire-Fighting: Harmful vapors. Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances /
groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Vapors may form explosive
mixture with air.
Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained
breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.
Further Information: The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire
conditions. Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official
regulations.
Impact Sensitivity: Remarks: based on the chemical structure there is no shock-sensitivity.

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Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions: Use personal protective clothing. Information regarding personal

protective measures see, chapter 8.
Environmental Precautions: Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Cleanup: Place absorbed material in the same container as the spilled substance/product for
disposal. For small amounts: pick up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose
binder). Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
For large amounts: pump off product.
Further Information: High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.

Section 7 – Handling & Storage

Handling
General Advice: Prevent contact with air/oxygen (formation of peroxide). No special measures
necessary provided product is used correctly.
Protection against Fire and Explosion: Prevent electrostatic charge. Sources of ignition
should be kept well clear. Fire extinguishers should be kept handy.

Storage
General Advice: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep under
nitrogen. Protect from atmospheric humidity.
Storage Incompatibility: Segregate from foodstuffs.
Storage Stability: No data available

Section 8 – Exposure Controls & Personal Protection

Advice on System Design: All ventilation methods taken should correspond to the processing
conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory Protection: Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Breathing
protection if breathable aerosol dust is formed.
Hand Protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves
Eye Protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles) and face shield.
Body Protection: Light protective clothing
General Safety and Hygiene Measures: Wear protective clothing as necessary to minimize
contact. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from
food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Remove contaminated
clothing.

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(2-Phenoxyethanol)
DATE PREPARED: 12/17/2013
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Section 9 – Physical & Chemical Properties

Form: Liquid
Odor: Faint specific odor
Color: Colorless
pH Value: 7 (20°C)
Melting Point: 9.1°C (1013 hPa)
Boiling Point: 244.3°C
Decomposition Point: > 350°C
Vapor Pressure: 0.01 hPa (20°C)
Density: 1.11 g/cm3(20°C)
Relative Density: 1.11(20°C)
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Partitioning Coefficient n-Octanol/Water (log Pow): 1.2 (23°C)
Viscosity, Dynamic: 41 mPa.s (19.8°C), 19 mPa.s (40.5°C)
Particle Size: N/A
Solubility in Water: 24 g/L (20°C)

Section 10 – Stability & Reactivity Data

Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with air. Avoid moisture. Avoid heat.
Substances to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Reactions: The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
May form explosive peroxides when exposed to air. Substance/product can form explosive mixture
with air.
Decomposition Products: Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition
products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Corrosion to Metals: No corrosive effect on metal.
Oxidizing Properties: Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as
oxidizing.

Section 11 – Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity
Oral
Type of Value: LDS5O
Species: Rat
Value: 2,740 mg/kg (BASF-Test)
The European Union (EU) has classified this substance as 'harmful'.

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Inhalation
Species: Rat
Value: (IRT)
Exposure Time: 8 h
No mortality within the stated exposition time as shown in animal studies.

Dermal
Type of Value: LD5O
Species: Rabbit
Value: 5000 mg/kg

Irritation/Corrosion
Skin
Species: Rabbit
Result: Non-irritant
Method: OECD Guideline 404

Eye
Species: Rabbit
Result: Irritant.
Method: OECD Guideline 405

Sensitization
Guinea pig maximization test
Species: Guinea pig
Result: Non-sensitizing.
Method: OECD Guideline 406

Section 12 – Ecological Information

Fish
Acute: Flow through.
Pimephales promelas/LC50 (96 h): 344 mg/L
The statement of the toxic effect relates to the analytically determined concentration.

Chronic: OECD Guideline draft Flow through.

Pimephales promelas /NOEC (34 d): 23 mg/L
Nominal concentration.

Aquatic Invertebrates
Acute: EC50 (48 h): > 500 mg/L
Chronic: OECD Guideline 211 semistatic Daphnia magna ( NOEC) 21 d 9.43 mg/L
The statement of the toxic effect relates to the analytically determined concentration.

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Aquatic Plants
Toxicity to Aquatic Plants: DIN 38412 Part 9 static
Green Algae/EC50 (72 h): > 500 mg/1
Nominal concentration.

Microorganisms
Toxicity to Microorganisms: DIN EN ISO 8192-0ECD 209-881302/EEC,P. C Aquatic
Activated Sludge, Domestic/EC20 (30 min): approx. 620 mg/L
Nominal concentration.

DIN 38412 Part 8 aquatic

Bacterium/EC10 (17 h): 320 mg/L
Nominal concentration.

Plant
Toxicity to Terrestrial Plants: OECD Guideline 208 rape/EC50 (19 d): 34 mg/L

Soil Living Organisms

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms: OECD Guideline 207 artificial soli
Eisenia foetida/LC50 (14 d): 1,000 mg/kg
OECD 217 Soil Dwelling Microorganisms/other (7 d): 147 mg/kg

Degradability I Persistence
Biological/ Abiological Degradation
Test Method: OECD 301 A {new version) (aerobic), activated sludge, domestic
Method of Analysis: DOC reduction
Degree of Elimination: 90 - 100 % (15 d)
Evaluation: Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).

Bioaccumulation: No significant accumulation in organisms is expected as a result of the

distribution coefficient of n-octanol/water (log Pow).

Other Adverse Effects: Do not release untreated into natural waters.

Section 13 – Disposal Consideration

Dispose of product and contaminated packaging in accordance with all local, state and federal
environmental control regulations.

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Section 14 – Transportation Data

Land Transport
US DOT: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Sea Transport
IMDG: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Air Transport
IATA/ICAO: Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

Section 15 – Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations
Registration Status: Chemical TSCA, US released I listed
OSHA Hazard Category: Acute target organ effects reported; Skin and/or eye irritant
EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard Categories): Acute

EPCRA 313
CAS Number: 122-99-6
Chemical Name: 2-Phenoxyethanol

State Regulations
State RTK: NJ, PA
CAS Number: 122-99-6
Chemical Name: 2-Phenoxyethanol

NFPA Hazard Codes

Health: 2
Fire: 1
Reactivity: 0
Special: N/A

HMIS Rating
Health: 2
Flammability: 1
Physical Hazard: 0

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DATE PREPARED: 12/17/2013
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Section 16 – Other Information

Disclaimer
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does
not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product.

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