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benzoin
C₁₄H₁₂O₂    fw=212.25

Hazards

Warning! Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin.
May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

May cause irritation, redness, and pain to skin and eyes. May be absorbed through the skin with possible systemic effects.

If inhaled, may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract if ingested. (22)

Emergency Procedures

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If ingested, give large amounts of water to drink and get medical attention.

If contact is made with skin remove all contaminated clothing and flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes.

If benzoin should get in your eyes immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occationally. Get medical attention if any irritation to skin or eyes persists. (22)

Toxicity

Exposure limits, acute, cancer and reproductive effects:
Investigated as a tumorigen and mutagen. (22)

Contact LD50 (rabbit) 8870 mg/kg (22)
Inhalation ()
Ingestion LD50 (rat) 10 mg/kg (22)

Flammability and Explosion Hazard

Avoid heat, flames, and ignition sources. (22)
no explosion data. ()

Flashpoint ()
Autoignition Temperature ()
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) ()
Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) ()
Vapor Density ()

Decomposition

When heated to decomposition, benzoin emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. (3)

Decomposition Temperature: ()
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. (22)

Chemical Incompatibility

Keep benzoin away from strong oxidizers. (22)

Other Properties

Melting Point	137°C (22)
Boiling Point	344°C (22)
Solubility in Water	()
Density	()
Other Chemical and Physical Properties: ()
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Spill Procedure

Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Clean up spill in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. To prevent the scattering of airborn dust, moisten with water. Collect and place in a closed container. (22)

Waste Disposal

Dispose with organic solid waste. (4)

Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product inside. (22)