International Chemical Safety Cards

BIPHENYL

ICSC: 0106

Diphenyl
Phenylbenzene
Dibenzene
C₁₂H₁₀ / C₆H₅C₆H₅
Molecular mass: 154.2

ICSC #    0106
CAS #     92-52-4
RTECS # DU8050000
UN #        3077
EC #         601-042-00-8
April 20, 1994 Peer reviewe

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION	Cough. Nausea. Vomiting.	Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	(Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Separated from food and feedstuffs , oxidants .

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xi symbol
N symbol
R: 36/37/38-50/53
S: 2-23-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Packing Group: III

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0106

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

BIPHENYL

ICSC: 0106

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS OR FLAKES , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with oxidants .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.2 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: skin absorption (H);
Carcinogen category: 3B;
(DFG 2004).
OSHA PEL: TWA 1 mg/m³ (0.2 ppm)
NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m³ (0.2 ppm)
NIOSH IDLH: 100 mg/m³

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver and nervous system , resulting in impaired functions .

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 256°C
Melting point: 70°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.04
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 71°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.3

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 113°C c.c
Auto-ignition temperature: 540°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6 (at 111°C) - 5.8 (at 166°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.16/4.09

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water quality. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in plants. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.

N O T E S

Do NOT take working clothes home. Dowtherm A is a trade name. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III
NFPA Code: H 2; F 1; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0106	BIPHENYL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.