Terphenyl
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Terphenyl | |
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| Formula | C18H14 |
| Structure | |
| Description | White crystals or powder. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 26140-60-3 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 247-477-3 |
| RTECS | WZ6450000 |
| RTECS class | Other |
| UN (DOT) | 1325 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | NA |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | C18H14 |
| Formula mass | 230.32 |
| Melting point, °C | 213 |
| Boiling point, °C | 376 |
| Vapor density (air=1) | 7.95 |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Handling | All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. |
| Protection | Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles. |
| Respirators | Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
| Small spills/leaks | Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area. |
| Stability | No data. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | 207 | |||
| Fire fighting | Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, sand, earth, water spray or regular foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or regular foam. | |||
| Fire potential | Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. | |||
| Combustion products | Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure effects | The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. |
| Skin | May cause burns. |
| Eyes | See Skin. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | Seek medical assistance. |
| Inhalation | Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. |
| Skin | Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. |
| Eyes | In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 1325 | |
| Response guide | 133 | |
| Hazard class | 4.1 | |
| Packing Group | II; III | |
| USCG Compatatibility Group | 32. Aromatic hydrocarbons | |