Benzyl acetate SDS/MSDS (Safety Data Sheet)

3.1 Substances
Product name: Benzyl acetate
CAS Number: 140-11-4
PubChem CID: 8785
Molecular formula: C9H10O2
Molecular weight: 150.17 g/mol
IUPAC name: benzyl acetate

3.2 Mixtures
Not applicable (pure substance).

4.1 Description of first aid measures
Inhalation: Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eye contact: First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11 (Toxicological Information).

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically. Contact a poison control center or physician for severe exposure.

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2), alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable: None known.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, alcohol foam. (USCG, 1999)
Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.

5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing.
Fight fire from upwind. Cool containers with water spray until fire is extinguished.
Flash point: 195 °F (NFPA, 2010)

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
Avoid breathing dust/vapor. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill.

6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent product from entering drains, waterways, or soil.
Contain spill with inert absorbent material.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Ventilation. Cover the spilled material with earth or sand. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.
SRP: The scientific literature for the use of contact lenses in industry is conflicting. The benefit or detrimental effects of wearing contact lenses depend not only upon the substance, but also on factors including the form of the substance, characteristics and duration of the exposure, the uses of other eye protection equipment, and the hygiene of the lenses. However, there may be individual substances whose irritating or corrosive properties are such that the wearing of contact lenses would be harmful to the eye. In those specific cases, contact lenses should not be worn. In any event, the usual eye protection equipment should be worn even when contact lenses are in place.

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. Then, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent paper should be sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should protect this material from exposure to light. Keep it away from oxidizing materials and store it under refrigerated temperatures. (NTP, 1992)
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.
Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10).
[Note: Specific storage temperature not available in public databases. Refer to supplier Certificate of Analysis (COA) for exact storage conditions.]
Store in original container. Keep upright to prevent leakage.

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance: Benzyl acetate is a colorless liquid with an odor of pears. (USCG, 1999)
b) Odor: PEAR-LIKE ODOR
c) Odor threshold: No data available
d) pH: No data available
e) Melting point/freezing point: -60.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: 419.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
g) Flash point: 195 °F (NFPA, 2010)
h) Evaporation rate: No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
k) Vapor pressure: 1 mmHg at 113 °F ; 10 mmHg at 189.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
l) Vapor density: No data available
m) Relative density: 1.04 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
n) Water solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992)
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Log P (n-octanol/water): 2
p) Auto-ignition temperature: 862 °F (NTP, 1992)
q) Decomposition temperature: No data available
r) Viscosity: No data available
s) Explosive properties: No data available
t) Oxidizing properties: No data available

9.2 Other information
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA): 26.3 Ų
Complexity: 126

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
No acute toxicity data available.
Skin corrosion/irritation:
Causes skin irritation (H315).
Serious eye damage/eye irritation:
Causes serious eye irritation (H319).
Respiratory or skin sensitization:
No data available.
Germ cell mutagenicity:
No data available.
Carcinogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive toxicity:
No data available.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure):
H370, H372, H373
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure):
No data available.
Aspiration hazard:
No data available.

11.2 Additional information
Carcinogen classification:
Benzyl acetate
Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
Volume 40: (1986) Some Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Food Components, Furocoumarins and Ultraviolet Radiation
Volume Sup 7: Overall Evaluations of Carcinogenicity: An Updating of IARC Monographs Volumes 1 to 42, 1987; 440 pages; ISBN 92-832-1411-0 (out of print)
Volume 71: (1999) Re-evaluation of Some Organic Chemicals, Hydrazine and Hydrogen Peroxide (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
1999
1998
Benzyl Acetate
TR-431: Toxicol
Exposure routes:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.
Oral (L1223) ; inhalation (L1223) ; dermal (L1223) ; eye contact (L1223)
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Burning sensation. Confusion. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Laboured breathing. Sore throat.
Dry skin.
Redness.
Burning sensation. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Vomiting.
Vomiting, drowiness, diarrhea, convulsions and burning sensation may result from ingestion or inhalation. Moreover, inhalation may cause laboured breathing and sore throat. Redness of the eyes, dry skin, depending of the contact surface (L1225).
Data source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) via PubChem.

12.1 Toxicity
Benzyl acetate occurs in a number of plants, particularly jasmine. Benzyl acetate's production and use in artificial jasmine and other perfumes, as a flavoring, as a solvent may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams. If released to air, a vapor pressure of 0.18 mm Hg at 25 °C indicates benzyl acetate is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase benzyl acetate will be degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals; the estimated half-life for this reaction in air is 2.5 days. If released to soil, an estimated Koc of 280 suggests that benzyl acetate is expected to have moderate mobility. Volatilization from wet soil surfaces may be important based upon this compound's estimated Henry's Law constant of 1.1X10-5 atm-cu m/mole. Biodegradation is expected to be an important process in both soil and water. Benzyl acetate reached 92 to 96% of its theoretical BOD over a period of 4 weeks. If released into water, the estimated Koc suggests that some adsorption of benzyl acetate to suspended solids and sediment in the water column is expected. Volatilization from water surfaces may be an important fate process given this compound's estimated Henry's Law constant. The potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low based on this compound's estimated BCF of 18. An estimated hydrolysis half-life of 38 days at pH 7 suggests that hydrolysis is not expected to be an important p

12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Log P (n-octanol/water): 2
Low potential for bioaccumulation (Log P < 3).

12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available.

12.6 Other adverse effects
This substance is classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment.

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Waste Treatment Methods: Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers and do not mix with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers in the same manner as the product itself.

14.1 UN number
Not regulated as dangerous goods (research quantities typically exempt).

14.2 UN proper shipping name
Not subject to transport regulations (small quantities for research use).

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
Not classified as dangerous goods for transport (research quantities).

14.4 Packing group
Not applicable (not regulated as dangerous goods in typical research quantities).

14.5 Environmental hazards
Marine pollutant: Yes (classified as environmentally hazardous per GHS).

14.6 Special precautions for user
Transport in original packaging. Ensure containers are tightly sealed.
For bulk or commercial quantities, consult applicable transport regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG).

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable.

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
US EPA / TSCA: Subject to EPA TSCA regulations
EU ECHA / REACH: Registered (REACH Active)

SARA 302 Components:
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components:
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards:
Acute (short-term) health hazard
Chronic (long-term) health hazard
Environmental hazard
Fire hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components:
This material contains components subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act. See Section 2 for hazard classification.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components:
This material contains components subject to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act. See Section 2 for hazard classification.
New Jersey Right To Know Components:
This material contains components subject to the New Jersey Right to Know Act. See Section 2 for hazard classification.

California Prop. 65 Components:
This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

Other regulatory listings:
- The Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals: Chemical: Acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester
- EFSA Legal Basis: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)
- New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act: The New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces. (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq.)
- FDA Requirements: Benzyl acetate is a food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption, as long as 1) the quantity added to food does not exceed the amount reasonably required to accomplish its intended physical, nutritive, or other technical effect in food, and 2) when intended for use in or

15.2 Chemical safety assessment
A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for this substance.
For research-use-only compounds, no CSA is required under REACH Annex I.

Revision Date: 2026/09/09
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