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Ethyl benzoylformate

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[Flash Point]

111
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Containers may explode when heated. Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Do NOT get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
[Ingestion]

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 24/25
[Personal Protection]

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]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Appearance]

Yellow liquid.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

97
[Boiling Point]

257
[Vapor Pressure]

0.015 (25 C)
[Density]

1.1255 g/cm3 (13 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

1.8
[Heat Of Vaporization]

49.4 kJ/mol
[Vapor Density]

6.1
[Refractive Index]

1.5152 (13.4 C)
[Product Name]

Ethyl phenylglyoxylate
[Synonyms]

Ethyl benzoylformate
Ethyl oxophenylacetate
Ethyl phenylglyoxylate
[CAS]

"CASEN_1603-79-8.htm">1603-79-8
[Formula]

C10H10O3
[Molecular Weight]

178.19
[EINECS]

216-504-0
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1072921
[Beilstein Reference]

4-10-00-02738
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers.
[Disposal Code]

1
[Incompatibilities]

Oxidizing agents.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
[HS Code]

2918 30 00