SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Version 6.11 Revision Date 23.07.2025 Print Date 28.07.2025
GENERIC EU MSDS - NO COUNTRY SPECIFIC DATA - NO OEL DATA
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name: Benzyl alcohol for analysis EMSURE®
| Product Number | 1.09626 |
| Catalogue No. | 109626 |
| Brand | Millipore |
| Index-No. | 603-057-00-5 |
| REACH No. | 01-2119492630-38-XXXX |
| CAS-No. | 100-51-6 |
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: Reagent for analysis
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company: Merck KGaA Frankfurter Str. 250 D-64271 DARMSTADT
| Telephone | +49 (0)6151 72-0 |
| Fax | +49 6151 727780 |
| E-mail address | TechnicalService@merckgroup.com |
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone #: +(44)-870-8200418 (CHEMTREC (GB)) +(353)-19014670 (CHEMTREC Ireland) 001-803-017-9114 (CHEMTREC India)
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
| Acute toxicity, (Category 4) | H302: Harmful if swallowed. |
| Acute toxicity, (Category 4) | H332: Harmful if inhaled. |
| Eye irritation, (Category 2) | H319: Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Skin sensitisation, (Sub-category 1B) | H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
2.2 Label elements
Labelling Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
| Pictogram | [Exclamation Mark Symbol] |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302 + H332 H317 H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261 P280 P301 + P312 P302 + P352 P304 + P340 + P312 P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | none |
Reduced Labelling (<= 125 ml)
| Pictogram | [Exclamation Mark Symbol] |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H317 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261 P302 + P352 |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | none |
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Ecological information: The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Toxicological information: The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Formula | C7H8O |
| Molecular weight | 108,14 g/mol |
| CAS-No. | 100-51-6 |
| EC-No. | 202-859-9 |
| Index-No. | 603-057-00-5 |
| Component | Classification | Concentration |
| Benzyl alcohol CAS-No. 100-51-6 EC-No. 202-859-9 Index-No. 603-057-00-5 | Acute Tox. 4; Eye Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1B; H302, H332, H319, H317 | <= 100 % |
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled After inhalation: fresh air. If breathing stops: mouth-to-mouth breathing or artificial respiration. Oxygen if necessary. Immediately call in physician.
In case of skin contact In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides. Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
5.4 Further information
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Hygiene measures Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions Protected from light. Tightly closed.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510): 10: Combustible liquids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact Material: butyl-rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 898)
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact Material: Viton® Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 120 min Material tested:Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M)
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
| a) Physical state | liquid |
| b) Color | colourless |
| c) Odor | No data available |
| d) Melting point/freezing point | No data available |
| e) Initial boiling point and boiling range | 205 °C at 1.013 hPa |
| f) Flammability (solid, gas) | No data available |
| g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits | Upper explosion limit: 13 %(v/v) - Information taken from reference works and the literature. Lower explosion limit: 1,3 %(v/v) - Information taken from reference works and the literature. |
| h) Flash point | 101 °C - DIN 51758 |
| i) Autoignition temperature | No data available |
| j) Decomposition temperature | No data available |
| k) pH | No data available |
| l) Viscosity | Viscosity, kinematic: No data available Viscosity, dynamic: No data available |
| m) Water solubility | No data available |
| n) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water | log Pow: 1,05 at 20 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected. |
| o) Vapor pressure | No data available |
| p) Density | 1,05 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| q) Relative density | No data available |
| r) Relative vapour density | No data available |
| s) Particle characteristics | No data available |
| t) Explosive properties | Not classified as explosive. |
| u) Oxidizing properties | none |
9.2 Other safety information
Dissociation constant 15,4 at 25 °C
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Risk of explosion with: nonmetallic halides
Exothermic reaction with: Oxidizing agents, polymerisation initiators, hydrogen bromide, Iron, Sulphuric acid, Acids, Isocyanates
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Strong heating.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 1.200 mg/kg (Acute toxicity estimate) Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
LC50 Inhalation - 4 h - > 4,178 mg/l - dust/mist (OECD Test Guideline 403)
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit Result: No skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit Result: irritating (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Open epicutaneous test - Guinea pig Result: positive The product is a skin sensitiser, sub-category 1B. (OECD Test Guideline 429) Remarks: (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI)
Germ cell mutagenicity
| Test Type | Micronucleus test |
| Species | Mouse |
| Cell type | Red blood cells (erythrocytes) |
| Application Route | Intraperitoneal |
| Method | OECD Test Guideline 474 |
| Result | negative |
Carcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
11.2 Additional Information
Endocrine disrupting properties
Product: Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Central nervous system depression
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
| Toxicity to fish | static test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 460 mg/l - 96 h (US-EPA) |
| Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates | Immobilization EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 230 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202) |
| Toxicity to algae | static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) 700 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201) |
| Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates(Chronic toxicity) | semi-static test NOEC - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 51 mg/l - 21 d (OECD Test Guideline 211) |
12.2 Persistence and degradability
| Biodegradability | aerobic - Exposure time 14 d Result: 92 - 96 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301C) |
| Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) | 1.550 mg/g Remarks: (Lit.) |
| Theoretical oxygen demand | 2.515 mg/g Remarks: (IUCLID) |
| Ratio BOD/ThBOD | 62 % Remarks: (Lit.) |
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product: Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
No data available
SECTION 14: Transport information
| ADR/RID: - | IMDG: - | IATA: | |
| 14.1 UN number | - | - | 3334 |
| 14.2 UN proper shipping name | Not dangerous goods | Not dangerous goods | Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (Benzyl alcohol) |
| 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) | - | - | 9 |
| 14.4 Packaging group | - | - | III |
| 14.5 Environmental hazards | no | no | no |
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
14.7 Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
Not applicable for product as supplied.
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.
SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed.
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332: Harmful if inhaled.
Full text of other abbreviations
ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways; ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road; AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ASTM American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally Harmonised System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Maritime Organisation; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Standardisation; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TECI - Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
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