Phenethyl alcohol SDS/MSDS (Safety Data Sheet)

3.1 Substances
Product name: Phenethyl alcohol
CAS Number: 60-12-8
PubChem CID: 6054
Molecular formula: C8H10O
Molecular weight: 122.16 g/mol
IUPAC name: 2-phenylethanol

3.2 Mixtures
Not applicable (pure substance).

4.1 Description of first aid measures
Inhalation: Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin contact: Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
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. 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
Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant 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: 102 °C

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.
WARNING: Highly toxic — only trained personnel should handle spills.

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
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
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.

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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: Liquid; Dry Powder; Liquid; CBI
b) Odor: CHARACTERISTIC ROSE-LIKE ODOR
c) Odor threshold: No data available
d) pH: No data available
e) Melting point/freezing point: -27 °C
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: 218.2 °C AT 760 MM HG
g) Flash point: 102 °C
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: 0.08 [mmHg]
l) Vapor density: No data available
m) Relative density: 1.0202 AT 20 °C/4 °C
n) Water solubility: 2 ML DISSOLVE IN 100 ML WATER AFTER THOROUGH SHAKING; 1 PART IS CLEARLY SOL IN 1 PART OF 50% ALCOHOL; MISCIBLE WITH ALCOHOL, ETHER
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Log P (n-octanol/water): 1.4
p) Auto-ignition temperature: 410 °C
q) Decomposition temperature: No data available
r) Viscosity: 7.58 centapoise @ 25 °C; 3.19 centpoise @ 50 °C
s) Explosive properties: No data available
t) Oxidizing properties: No data available

9.2 Other information
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA): 20.2 Ų
Complexity: 65

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
No acute toxicity data available.
Skin corrosion/irritation:
No data available.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation:
Causes serious eye damage (H318).
Respiratory or skin sensitization:
No data available.
Germ cell mutagenicity:
No data available.
Carcinogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive toxicity:
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (H361).
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure):
H371
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure):
No data available.
Aspiration hazard:
No data available.

11.2 Additional information
Exposure routes:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol or vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Nausea.
Redness.
Redness. Pain.
Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Further see Inhalation.
Data source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) via PubChem.

12.1 Toxicity
2-Phenylethanol may be released to the environment during its manufacture, transport, disposal, and use as an intermediate in organic synthesis, a fragrance in perfumes, soaps, and other products, a flavoring agent, antibacterial, and preservative. It is a natural product being found in many plants and foods. 2-Phenylethanol has a low adsorptivity to soil and if released on soil, may leach. Limited data indicate that it is readily biodegradable in screening tests and may therefore biodegrade in soil. If released in water, little 2-phenylethanol will be lost by volatilization as its volatilization half-life in a model river is estimated to be 45 days. As in soil, it would be expected to biodegrade. Bioconcentration in aquatic organisms should not be important. In the atmosphere, 2-phenylethanol will react with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals resulting in an estimated half-life of 1.6 days. It is fairly soluble in water and therefore may be washed out of the atmosphere by rain. Workplace exposure to a 2-phenylethanol may be by inhalation or dermal contact. 2-Phenylethanol is an essential oil, naturally occurring in many plants and foods and used extensively as a fragrance and therefore the general population may be exposed to 2-phenylethanol in food and in consumer products such as perfumes, soaps, and detergents. (SRC)
2-Phenylethanol is a natural product. It has been found in fresh tearose leaves(1). The alcohol, as well as a number of its esters, has been isolated

12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Log P (n-octanol/water): 1.4
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
No other adverse ecological effects identified.

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)
Class 6.1

14.4 Packing group
Packing group III

14.5 Environmental hazards
Marine pollutant: No (not 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

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: Benzeneethanol
- EFSA Legal Basis: Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)
- FDA Requirements: Phenethyl alcohol is a food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption as a synthetic flavoring substance and adjuvant in accordance with the following conditions: 1) the quantity added to food does not exceed the amount reasonably required to accomplish its intended physic

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
Further Information: The information provided is believed to be correct but is not exhaustive and should be used only as a guideline based on current knowledge. It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product. Selleck Chemicals Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or contact with the product.