| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Inhalation] Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] No information available. | |
| [Skin] No information regarding skin irritation and other potential effects was found. | |
| [Eyes] No information regarding eye irritation and other potential effects was found. | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 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] White solid. | |
| [Melting Point] 98 - 98.5 | |
| [Boiling Point] 323 | |
| [Product Name] 2-Methylbenzhydrol | |
| [Synonyms] (2-Methylphenyl)phenylmethanol alpha-o-Tolylbenzyl alcohol Benzenemethanol, 2-methyl-alpha-phenyl- o-Methylbenzhydrol | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_5472-13-9.htm">5472-13-9 | |
| [Formula] C14H14O | |
| [Molecular Weight] 198.26 | |
| [EINECS] 226-810-6 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1952703 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 3-06-00-03399 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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