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Benzophenone
C₁₃H₁₀O    fw=182.22

Hazards

Warning! Harmful if inhaled.
COMBUSTABLE.

Contact with skin or eyes may cause irritation. (22)

Emergency Procedures

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. (22)

Toxicity

Exposure limits, acute, cancer and reproductive effects:
Moderately toxic by ingestion. (3)

Contact ()
Inhalation ()
Ingestion LD50 (rat) 220 mg/kg (3)

Flammability and Explosion Hazard

Keep away from heat, sparks, or flames. (22)
()

Flashpoint ()
Autoignition Temperature ()
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) ()
Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) ()
Vapor Density 6.3 (22)

Decomposition

When heated to decomposition, benzophenone emits toxic nitrogen oxide fumes. (3)

Decomposition Temperature: ()
Decomposition Products: NO_x (3)

Chemical Incompatibility

Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. (22)

Other Properties

Melting Point	48°C (22)
Boiling Point	305°C (22)
Solubility in Water	<0.1% (22)
Density	1.11 g/mL @ 20°C (22)
Other Chemical and Physical Properties: (3, 22 )
Rhomibic, white crystals. Persistant rose-like odor.

Spill Procedure

Shut off all ignition sources. Place material into container. Flush spill area with water. (22)

Waste Disposal

Dispose with organic solid waste. (4)

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, or flame. (22)