MSDS Name:Phenylacetaldehyde 98%
Synonym:

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Not available.

Eyes: 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. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustible liquid.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.

Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.)

Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 122-78-1: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless to yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.4mbar @20 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 193 deg C @760mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 68 deg C ( 154.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: 2.210 g/l water (25C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.029
Molecular Formula: C8H8O
Molecular Weight: 120.15

Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

RTECS#:
CAS# 122-78-1: CY1420000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 122-78-1: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 2 gm/m3; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3890 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1550 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >5 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Phenylacetaldehyde - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Ecotoxicity:
log Pow = 1.8

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 122-78-1: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 122-78-1 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 122-78-1 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 122-78-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.