Phenyl ether (vapor)
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CAS
101-84-8
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C6H5OC6H5
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RTECS
KN8970000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Diphenyl ether, Diphenyl oxide, Phenoxy benzene, Phenyl oxide
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 1 ppm (7 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 1 ppm (7 mg/m3)
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IDLH
100 ppm
See: 101848
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Conversion
1 ppm = 6.96 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless, crystalline solid or liquid (above 82°F) with a geranium-like odor.
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MW: 170.2
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BP: 498°F
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MLT: 82°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP(77°F): 0.02 mmHg
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IP: 8.09 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.08
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Fl.P: 239°F
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UEL: 6.0%
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LEL: 0.7%
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Combustible Solid Class IIIB Combustible Liquid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1617; OSHA PV2022
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter.£
Up to 50 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 100 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, nose, skin; nausea
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0791 |
