SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS) - Sixth revised edition
Version: 1.0
Creation Date: Aug 12, 2017
Revision Date: Aug 12, 2017
1.Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
Product name O-TERPHENYL
1.2 Other means of identification
Product number-
Other names 1,1‘:2‘,1‘‘-Terphenyl
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses For industry use only.
Uses advised againstno data available
1.4 Supplier's details
1.5 Emergency phone number
Emergency phone number-
Service hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).
2.Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 4
Skin irritation, Category 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram(s)
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary
statement(s)
Prevention
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell.
P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
none
3.Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS numberEC numberConcentration
O-TERPHENYLO-TERPHENYL 84-15-1 none 100%
4.First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
In case of skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
In case of eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
If swallowed
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Exposure Routes: inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; thermal skin burns; headache;
sore throat Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys (NIOSH, 2016)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Minimum/Potential Fatal Human Dose
2 TO 3. 2= SLIGHTLY TOXIC: PROBABLE ORAL LETHAL DOSE (HUMAN) 5-15 G/KG, BETWEEN 1 PINT & 1 QT FOR 70 KG
PERSON (150 LB). 3= MODERATELY TOXIC: PROBABLE ORAL LETHAL DOSE (HUMAN) 0.5-5 G/KG, BETWEEN 1 OZ & 1
PINT (OR 1 LB) FOR 70 KG PERSON (150). /TERPHENYL/
Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
AN INTRAGASTRIC DOSE OF (14)C LABELED O-TERPHENYL WAS RAPIDLY ABSORBED, DISTRIBUTED, AND ALMOST
COMPLETELY EXCRETED WITHIN 48 HR, IN THE RAT MAINLY THROUGH THE BILE AND IN THE RABBIT MAINLY
THROUGH URINARY EXCRETION. TEMPORARY ACCUM IN THE LIVER PEAKED AT 4.5 HR IN THE MOUSE AND WAS
COMPLETELY CLEARED IN 1 WK.
5.Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
no data available
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel
to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the
environment. Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then
store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
1. Remove all ignition sources. 2. Ventilate area of spill or leak. 3. For small quant, sweep onto paper or other suitable material, place in an
appropriate container and burn in a safe place (such as a fume hood). Large quant may be reclaimed; however, if this is not practical, use a
procedure similar to that for small quant. /Terphenyls/
7.Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide
appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
Recommended Exposure Limit: Ceiling Value: 0.5 ppm (5 mg/cu m).
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous
substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without
touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable
laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards
no data available
9.Physical and chemical properties
Physical state COLOURLESS TO LIGHT-YELLOW CRYSTALS
Colour MONOCLINIC PRISMS FROM METHANOL
Odour no data available
Melting point/ freezing point -35°C(lit.)
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range 332°C(lit.)
Flammability Combustible SolidCombustible.
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit no data available
Flash point 41°C(lit.)
Auto-ignition temperature no data available
Decomposition temperature no data available
pH no data available
Kinematic viscosity no data available
Solubility Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) 5.5
Vapour pressure 0.09 mm Hg at 93.33°C (NIOSH, 2016)
Density and/or relative density 1.1 g/cm3
Relative vapour density 7.95 (AIR= 1)
Particle characteristics no data available
10.Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
FIRE HAZARD: SLIGHT, WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.O-TERPHENYL is non-flammable but combustible (flash point
170.56°C). Extremely stable thermally. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents but not very reactive at room conditions.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
None reported
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
11.Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Oral: no data available
Inhalation: no data available
Dermal: no data available
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
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
12.Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish: no data available
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
Toxicity to algae: no data available
Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
A waste water mixture containing 33% m-terphenyl, 17% o-terphenyl, and 1.5% thermip (a heat exchanger consisting of naphthalene, methyl
naphthalene diphenyl, and alkyl derivatives of naphthalene) was inoculated with a mixture of three bacteria, two Pseudomonas and one
Acinetobacter species. After 130 hours aerobic incubation, 100% of the o-terphenyl remained(1).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
A BCF of 590 for o-terphenyl was measured in goldfish(1). An estimated BCF value of 550 was calculated for o-terphenyl(SRC), using a
measured water solubility of 1.24 mg/l(2) and a recommended regression-derived equation(3). According to a recommended classification
scheme(4), these BCF values indicate that bioconcentration of o-terphenyl in aquatic organisms should be an important fate process(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
The Koc of o-terphenyl is estimated as approximately 3900(SRC), using an experimental water solubility of 1.24 mg/l(1) and a regression-derived
equation(2,SRC). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that o-terphenyl has only slight
mobility in soil(SRC).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
13.Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The 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.
Contaminated packaging
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.
14.Transport information
14.1 UN Number
ADR/RID: UN3077IMDG: UN3077IATA: UN3077
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
IATA: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 9IMDG: 9IATA: 9
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: IIIIMDG: IIIIATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yesIMDG: yesIATA: yes
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
no data available
15.Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number
O-TERPHENYL O-TERPHENYL 84-15-1 none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) Listed.
EC Inventory Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory Not Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC)Listed.
16.Other information
Information on revision
Creation Date Aug 12, 2017
Revision Date Aug 12, 2017
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/
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this
document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.