Synonyms: phenylethane, EB, ethylbenzol, ethyl benzene
Molecular
formula: C8H10
CAS No: 100-41-4
EC No: 202-849-4
Physical data
Appearance: colourless liquid
Melting point: -95 C
Boiling point:
136 C
Vapour density: 3.7
Vapour pressure: 10 mm Hg at 20 C
Specific gravity: 0.867
Flash point: 15 C
Explosion limits: 1 % -
6.7 %
Autoignition temperature: 432 C
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Flammable.
Toxicology
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or through skin contact. Causes
severe eye irritation. Skin and respiratory system irritant. Experimental
teratogen. Narcotic in high concentration.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any
abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 3500 mg kg-1
SKN-RBT LD50 17800 mg
kg-1
IHL-GPG LCLO 10000 ppm
Irritation data
(The meaning of any
abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
SKN-RBT 15 mg/24h open mld.
Personal protection
Safety glasses. Good ventilation.
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