Ethyl benzoate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· General information: No special measures required.

· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact:

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately.

If skin irritation occurs, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

· After swallowing:

Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately. If symptoms persist

consult doctor.

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No further relevant information available.

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: No special measures required.

Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Remove persons from danger area.

Wear personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Keep away from ignition sources.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course. Dilute with plenty of water.

Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. In case of seepage into the ground inform responsible authorities.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).

Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

· Reference to other sections No dangerous substances are released.

Handling and storage

· Precautions for safe handling No special measures required.

· Information about fire - and explosion protection:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. The product is flammable.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Do not store together with oxidising and acidic materials.

· Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.

· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data;

· Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

· Additional information: Valid lists at time of creation were used as basis.

· Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.

· Respiratory protection:

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

· Recommended filter device for short term use: Filter AX

· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves.

Check the condition of the gloves prior to each use.

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.

Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended.

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.

Butyl rubber, BR Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton)

Recommended thickness of the material: >= 0.5 mm

· Penetration time of glove material

EN 420: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.

The exact break through time has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

For the mixture of chemicals mentioned below the penetration time has to be at least 480 minutes (Permeation according to EN 374 Part 3: Level 6).

· For the permanent contact gloves made of the following materials are suitable:

Butyl rubber, BR Nitrile rubber, NBR

· Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials:

Natural rubber, NR Nitrile rubber, NBR PVC gloves

· Eye protection:

Safety glasses.

· Body protection: Protective work clothing.

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity No further relevant information available.

· Chemical stability No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

· Conditions to avoid

In case of thermal decomposition caused by smouldering and incomplete combustion toxic fumes may be developed.

· Incompatible materials: Protect from contamination.

· Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation: Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste.

· Waste disposal key:

The disposal of the product has to be carried out in accordance with the legal requirements. EWC waste codes are strictly industry-oriented, therefore waste classification has to be done by the waste producer.

· Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.