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Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate

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[Flash Point]

154
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep containers tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

50/53
[EC Safety Phrase]

60 61
[UN (DOT)]

3077
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.
[Respirators]

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive individuals.
[Appearance]

Solid.
[Solubility in water]

0.14 g/L (25 C)
[Melting Point]

48 - 53
[Boiling Point]

351
[Vapor Pressure]

4.1E-5 (25 C)
[Density]

1.17 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

2.61
[Heat Of Vaporization]

59.63 kJ/mol
[Product Name]

2-Benzoyl benzoic acid methyl ester
[Synonyms]

Benzoic acid, 2-benzoyl-, methyl ester
Methyl 2-(benzoyl)benzoate
Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
Methyl o-benzoylbenzoate
o-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzophenone
[CAS]

"CASEN_606-28-0.htm">606-28-0
[Formula]

C15H12O3
[Molecular Weight]

240.26
[EINECS]

210-112-3
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Oxides of carbon.
[UN Number]

3077
[Hazard Class]

9
[Packing Group]

III