Material Safety Data Sheet
Biphenyl
ACC# 15418
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Biphenyl
Catalog Numbers:
AC106250000, AC106250010, AC106252500
Synonyms:
Diphenyl.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 92-52-4 |
Biphenyl |
99 | 202-163-5 |
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: faint yellow crystals.
Warning! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract
irritation. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if
swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
No information found.
Prolonged exposure to vapor concentrations above 0.005 mg/L is
considered
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: 113 deg C ( 235.40 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 540 deg C ( 1,004.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:0.6 vol %
Upper: 5.8 vol %
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do
not let this chemical enter the environment.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
| Biphenyl
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0.2 ppm TWA
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0.2 ppm TWA; 1 mg/m3 TWA 100 mg/m3 IDLH
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0.2 ppm TWA; 1 mg/m3 TWA
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Biphenyl:
0.2 ppm TWA; 1 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Crystals
Appearance: white - faint yellow
Odor: pleasant odor - butter-like
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 9.46 mm Hg @ 115 deg C
Vapor Density: 5.31
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 255 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:68.5 - 71 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.991
Molecular Formula:C12H10
Molecular Weight:154.21
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 92-52-4:
DU8050000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 92-52-4:
Draize test, rabbit,
eye: 100 mg Mild;
Draize test,
rabbit, skin: 500 uL/24H Severe;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1900 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 2400 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 2140 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >5010
mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 92-52-4:
- ACGIH:
Not listed.
- California:
Not listed.
- NTP:
Not listed.
- IARC:
Group 2A carcinogen
Epidemiology:
Oral, mouse: TDLo = 56 gm/kg (Tumorigenic - equivocal
tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria - Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration - tumors and Blood - tumors).; Subcutaneous,
mouse: TDLo = 46 mg/kg (Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS
criteria - Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - tumors and
Liver - tumors).
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
Unscheduled DNA Synthesis: Oral, rat = 8400 mg/kg/4W
(Continuous).; Mutation in Microorganisms: Mouse,
Lymphocyte = 20 umol/L.; DNA Damage: Mouse, Lymphocyte =
50 umol/L.; DNA Damage: Oral, mouse = 2 gm/kg.; Mutation in
Mammalian Somatic Cells: Mouse, Lymphocyte = 296 umol/L.;
Cytogenetic Analysis: Hamster, Lung = 10 mg/L.; Sister
Chromatid Exchange: Hamster, Fibroblast = 100 umol/L.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 1.2-3.3 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow-through at 10
CWater flea Daphnia: EC50 = 0.63-3.91 mg/L; 48 Hr; (< 24 hrs
old) Static at 22.2 C (pH 7.9-8.2)Bacteria: Phytobacterium
phosphoreum: EC50 = 1.9-3.3 mg/L; 5,15,30 min; Microtox test at
15C
Volatilization from moist soil surfaces will occur, but it is not
expected to be significant from dry soil surfaces. Biphenyl readily
biodegrades aerobically in both soil and water with an increased rate
of biodegradation following acclimation (resistent under anaerobic
conditions). Biphenyl will volatilize from water surfaces. Estimated
BCF value range = 280-4500. This value range suggests that biphenyl
will bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms.
Environmental:
Biphenyl will exist in both the vapor phase and the particulate phase
in the ambient atmosphere. The biphenyl present in the vapor phase
will be degraded by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl
radicals with a half-life of 2 days. The particulate phase biphenyl
will be removed from the atmosphere by dry deposition.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
Harmful to aquatic life in very low concentrations.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, N.O (Biphenyl) |
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, N.O (Biphenyl) |
| Hazard Class: |
9 |
9 |
| UN Number: |
UN3077 |
UN3077 |
| Packing Group: |
III |
III |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 92-52-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
CAS# 92-52-4: Effective 4/29/83, Sunset 4/29/93
Chemical Test Rules
CAS# 92-52-4: 40 CFR 799.5115
Section 12b
CAS# 92-52-4: Section 4, 0.1 % de minimus concentration
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 92-52-4: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 92-52-4: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
This material contains Biphenyl
(CAS# 92-52-4, 99%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 92-52-4 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 92-52-4 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XI N
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardou
s waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 92-52-4: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 92-52-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 92-52-4 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 5/18/1999
Revision #7 Date: 7/26/2007
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