GPS Summary ethylbenzene

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GPS Safety Summary

SUBSTANCE NAME

Ethylbenzene

GENERAL STATEMENT

Consumer risk and exposure is very unlikely as this substance is manufactured and handled in industrial settings.

The environmental effects, ecotoxicology and toxicology information available for this chemical is provided based on studies and/or a reliable evaluation of its hazardous properties. See Health and

Environmental Effects.

This chemical should not enter surface water, groundwater water and soil. See Risk Management

Recommendations.

CHEMICAL IDENTITY

Name Ethylbenzene

Product names Ethylbenzene

Chemical name (IUPAC) Ethylbenzene

CAS number

EC number

Synonyms

100-41-4

202-849-4 phenylethane

USES AND APPLICATION

Ethylbenzene is used as a raw material to manufacture other chemicals. It is also used as a solvent and paint thinner for coatings and resins.

PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Ethylbenzene is a clear, colorless liquid with a aromatic or gasoline-like odor at standard temperature and pressure. Ethylbenzene is highly flammable and vapors may form explosive mixtures in air.

Ethylbenzene reacts violently with oxidants, which may result in fire or explosion.

Property

Specific Gravity

Melting / Boiling point

Value

0.87 g/cm

3

-95°C/ 136°C

Explosive Properties

Explosive Limits, vol. % in air

Self-ignition temperature

Vapor Pressure

Molecular weight

Flashpoint

Vapor air mixtures are explosive

1-7

432°C

10 hPa (20°C)

106.20 g/mol

15°C

HEALTH EFFECTS

Ethylbenzene is harmful if inhaled; however, the substance has a low toxicity by oral and dermal exposure. The substance may be irritating to the eyes and skin. It may cause central nervous system effects upon prolonged or repeated exposure including headaches, nausea and intoxication. No evidence that the substance causes genotoxic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, reproductive and developmental effects.

Effect Assessment

Acute toxicity (oral, dermal and inhalation)

Result

Harmful if inhaled. Low toxicity by oral and dermal exposure.

May be irritating to eyes and skin. Eye / Skin irritation

Sensitization

Toxicity after repeated exposure

Not sensitizing.

Repeated exposure may cause central nervous system effects.

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Genotoxicity / mutagenicity

Carcinogenicity

No evidence of genotoxic or mutagenic effects.

No evidence of carcinogenic effects.

Toxicity for reproduction No evidence of reproductive or developmental effects.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

When released into the soil or water, this material is expected to readily biodegrade. Ethylbenzene is harmful to aquatic life.

Effect Assessment

Aquatic toxicity

Result

Harmful to aquatic life.

Fate and Behaviour Result

Biodegradation

Bioaccumulation potential

PBT / vPvB conclusion

Readily biodegradable.

Low bioaccumulation potential.

No data available.

EXPOSURE

Human health

Consumers will not come in contact with this chemical as it is manufactured in a closed process which also minimizes employee exposure potential. Personnel exposure to this chemical in the manufacturing facilities is low because the process, storage and handling operations are enclosed.

Normal industrial practices assure limited workplace exposures. These practices include handling with good ventilation. When containers and tanks are cleaned, residues are captured and treated. All workers are trained in the properties and safe practices of using chemicals including using personal protective clothing.

Environment

Direct use by consumers is not intended since there are no known consumer uses for this chemical.

The manufacture is a closed and automated process and no exposure to the environment are intended.

Any exposures will generally be lower than concern levels.

RISK MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

When using chemicals make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Always use appropriate chemical resistant gloves to protect your hands and skin and always wear eye protection such as chemical goggles. Do not eat, drink, or smoke where chemicals are handled, processed or stored. All releases that may include the substance must be directed to a wastewater treatment plant that removes the substance from the final releases to the receiving water. Releases to air are not expected and therefore no specific recommendations are required.

STATE AGENCY REVIEW

• EU-GHS Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008

• EU-Risk Assessment (Regulation 793/93)

• IPCS International Chemical Safety Card

REGULATORY INFORMATION / CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING

GHS-Labeling

Statutory basis EU-GHS as per Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008

Symbol(s)

Signal word Danger

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

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H332: Harmful if inhaled.

H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

CONTACT INFORMATION WITHIN COMPANY

Email address USA

GLOSSARY

Acute toxicity

Biodegradable

Bioaccumulation

Carcinogenicity

Chronic toxicity

GHS

Mutagenicity

Reprotoxicity harmful effects after a single exposure breakdown of materials by a physiological environment accumulation of substances in the environment effects causing cancer harmful effects after repeated exposures

Global Harmonized System on Classification and Labelling effects that change genes combining teratogenicity, embryo toxicity and harmful effects on fertility allergenic effects on fetal morphology

Sensitizing

Teratogenic

DATE OF ISSUE

2011-10-26 New

Disclaimer:

This GPS Safety Summary is based on Evonik´s present knowledge and experience as of the date of issue.

However, it implies no liability or other legal responsibility on the part of Evonik, including with regards to existing third party intellectual property rights, especially patent rights. In no event shall Evonik be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon the information herein or the chemical to which that information refers. In particular, no warranty, whether express or implied, or guarantee in the legal sense is intended or implied by Evonik.

This GPS Safety Summary is only intended to provide general information about the chemical referred to herein but not any in-depth health and safety information. The information in this GPS Safety Summary is supplied on the condition that the persons receiving the same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. This GPS Safety Summary does not supersede or replace required regulatory and/or legal communication documents.

Performance of the chemical described herein should be verified by testing which should be carried out only by qualified experts.

Evonik reserves the right to make any changes to this GPS Safety Summary in accordance with technological progress or further developments. Reference to trade names used by other companies is neither a recommendation, nor does it imply, that similar products could not be used.

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