Benzaldehyde
Product identifier
- Product name: Benzaldehyde
- CBnumber: CB6852588
- CAS: 100-52-7
- EINECS Number: 202-860-4
- Synonyms: benzaldehyde,benzaldehyd
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 400-158-6606
Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
Label elements
Pictogram(s)
- Signal wordWarning
H227 Combustible liquid
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H320 Causes eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H371 May cause damage to organs
H401 Toxic to aquatic life
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P405 Store locked up.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P330 Rinse mouth.
none
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards
no data available
Substance
- Product name: Benzaldehyde
- Synonyms: benzaldehyde,benzaldehyd
- CAS: 100-52-7
- EC number: 202-860-4
- MF: C7H6O
- MW: 106.12
Description of first aid measures
If inhaledFresh air, rest.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Rest.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Inhalation of concentrated vapor may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Liquid is irritating to the eyes. Prolonged contact with the skin may cause irritation. (USCG, 1999)
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Immediate First Aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Excerpt from ERG Guide 129 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible / Noxious)]: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. (ERG, 2016)
Advice for firefighters
Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
NFPA 704
| HEALTH | 2 | Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury (e.g. diethyl ether, ammonium phosphate, iodine) | |
| FIRE | 2 | Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur and multiple finely divided suspended solids that do not require heating before ignition can occur. Flash point between 37.8 and 93.3 °C (100 and 200 °F). (e.g. diesel fuel, sulfur) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Environmental precautions
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapors accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapors can accumulate in low areas. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Above 63°C use a closed system and ventilation. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Cool. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Keep in the dark.Store under nitrogen. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Air, light, and moisture sensitive.
Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values| Component | Benzaldehyde | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS No. | 100-52-7 | |||
| Limit value - Eight hours | Limit value - Short term | |||
| ppm | mg/m3 | ppm | mg/m3 | |
| Canada - Ontario | ? | ? | 4 | 17 |
| Finland | 1 | 4,4 | 4 (1) | 17,4 (1) |
| Hungary | ? | 5 | ? | 10 |
| Latvia | ? | 5 | ? | ? |
| Poland | ? | 10 | ? | 40 |
| Remarks | ||||
| Finland | (1) Ceiling limit value | |||
no data available
Exposure controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures
Eye/face protectionWear safety spectacles or face shield.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
no data available
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Physical stateneat
- ColourPale yellow
- Odour
Characteristic odor or volatile oil of almond
- Melting point/freezing point
-26 °C.
- Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range
179 °C. Atm. press.:Unknown. Remarks:Atmospheric pressure unknown.
- Flammability
Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
- Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit1.4-8.5%(V)
- Flash point
62 °C.
- Auto-ignition temperature
192 °C. Remarks:Pressure unknown.
- Decomposition temperature
no data available
- pH5.9 (1g/l, H2O)
- Kinematic viscosity
dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 1.321. Temperature:25.0°C.
- SolubilityH2O: soluble100mg/mL
- Partition coefficient n-octanol/water
log Pow = 1.4. Temperature:25 °C. Remarks:PH unknown.
- Vapour pressure4 mm Hg ( 45 °C)
- Density and/or relative density
1.05. Temperature:15 °C.;1.043. Temperature:25 °C.
- Relative vapour density
3.7 (vs air)
- Particle characteristics
no data available
Reactivity
The substance can form explosive peroxides under special conditions. Reacts violently with aluminium, bases, iron, oxidants and phenol. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Combustible liquid.A nontoxic, combustible liquid, reacts with oxidizing reagents. BENZALDEHYDE must be blanketed with an inert gas at all times since it is oxidized readily by air to benzoic acid [Kirk-Othmer, 3rd ed., Vol. 3, 1978, p. 736]. In contact with strong acids or bases it will undergo an exothermic condensation reaction [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 327]. A violent reaction was observed on contact with peroxyacids (peroxyformic acid) [D'Ans, J. et al., Ber., 1915, 48, p. 1136]. An explosion occurred when pyrrolidine, benzaldehyde, and propionic acid were heated to form porphyrins.
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases, alkali metals, aluminum, iron, phenols, oxygen.
Hazardous decomposition products
Combustion may produce irritants and toxic gases.
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - rat (male) - ca. 1 430 mg/kg bw.
- Inhalation: LC50 - rat (male/female) - 1 - 5 mg/L air.
- Dermal: LD50 - rabbit (male/female) - > 2 000 mg/kg bw.
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Pimephales promelas - 12.4 mg/L - 96 h.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 - Daphnia magna - 50 mg/L - 24 h.
- Toxicity to algae: TTsc - Scenedesmus quadricauda - 34 mg/L - 7 d.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: IC50 - activated sludge - 740 mg/L - 3 h. Remarks:O2.
Persistence and degradability
AEROBIC: Benzaldehyde had a 5 day theoretical BOD of 36% using the AFNOR T test and inoculum from 3 polluted surface waters(1). Using a sewage inocula and standard dilution water, benzaldehyde had a 10-day theoretical BOD of 62%(2). Theoretical BODs of 41-70% were observed (at 500 ppm concentration) in Warburg respirometers using 3 different activated sludge seeds and 6 days of inubation(3). Theoretical BOD of 13% was observed (at 500 ppm concentration) in a Warburg respirometer using a digester sludge seed acclimated to benzene and 6 hr incubation(4). Theoretical BODs of 30-38% were observed (at 250 ppm concentration) in Warburg respirometers using activated sludge seeds acclimated to phenol, benzyl alcohol or anthranilic acid and 12 hr incubation(5). About 99% of initial benzaldehyde was removed (based upon COD) in 5 days of incubation using an activated sludge inocula that had been acclimated to benzaldehyde for 20 days(6). Five-day theoretical BODs of 77.2% and 63.5% were measured using the standard dilution method and seawater dilution method, respectively(7). Benzaldehyde, present at 100 mg/L, reached 66% of its theoretical BOD in 2 weeks using an activated sludge inoculum at 30 mg/L and the Japanese MITI test which classified the compound as readily biodegradable(8).
Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 4.4 was calculated in fish for benzaldehyde(SRC), using a log Kow of 1.48(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low.
Mobility in soil
Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc of benzaldehyde can be estimated to be 11(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that benzaldehyde is expected to have very high mobility in soil.
Other adverse effects
no data available
Disposal methods
ProductThe material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
UN Number
ADR/RID: UN1990 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN1990 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN1990 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: BENZALDEHYDE (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: BENZALDEHYDE (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: BENZALDEHYDE (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 9 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 9 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 9 (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: III (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: III (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: III (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard.Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.