Material Safety Data Sheet
2-FLUORO-5-METHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 2-FLUORO-5-METHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL 
Catalog Numbers:SC-01479

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#161643-29-4
Chemical Name: 2-FLUORO-5-METHOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
Percent  95%
EINECS/ELINCS:

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
H315                       Skin Irrit. 2                          R38, R36/38, R36/37/38, R37/38
H319                       Eye Irrit. 2                           R36, R36/37, R36/38, R36/37/38
H335                       STOT SE 3a                      R37, R36/37, R36/37/38, R37/38
3.2Label elements
Signal Word Warning   
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Phrases
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
3. Other Hazards
Additional precautionary phrases are located throughout the safety data sheet

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Skin Contact
P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye Contact
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.
Ingestion
Wash out mouth with water.
Inhalation
P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
4.2Most important symptoms and effects
No symptoms.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
No additional measures required

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1. Extinguishing Media
Suitable: Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder. Water.
Unsuitable: Do not use water with a full water jet
5.2. Special Hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In combustion toxic fumes may form.
5.3. Advice for Fire Fighters
Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1. Personnal Precautions
Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details.
6.2. Environmental Precautions
Do not discharge into drains or rivers.
6.3. Methods & Materials
Mix with sand or vermiculite.
Transfer to a suitable container
6.4. Preventing the occurence of secondary hazards
No Special Measures Required

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1. Personnal Precautions
Safe Handling: Handle in fume hood. Wash hands immediately after contamination.
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Protection against explosions and fires:
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
normal measures for preventive fire protection
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Maintaining Integrity: Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, well ventilated area.
Storage Controls: No special requirements
Managing Storage Risks: Keep in tightly closed container in cool area away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
Other advice: P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3. Specific End Uses
The end use(s) have not been fully determined. The substance is supplied for Research and Development purposes by professionals only.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
8.1. Control Parameters
No Data Available
8.2. Exposure Controls
General protective and hydgiene measures
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. The standard precautionary measures should be adhered to when handling
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of handling the material Immediately remove any contaminated clothing
Engineering measures
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Eye / Face Protection: Safety Glasses.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Respiratory protection: P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Respiratory protection not required.
Other personal protection advice: no data
Skin protection: Protective clothing.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: liquid
Color:
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available
Melting point:Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available
Explosion Limits:  Not available.
Explosion Limits: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available
Molecular Formula: C8H9FO2
Molecular Weight:156.2

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: no specific conditions to avoid
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
11.1. Information
Acute Toxicity: no data
Skin corrosion/irritation: irritant for skin and mucous membranes
Serious eye Damage/irritation: irritant effect
Respiratory or skin sensitisation: No sensitizing effect known
Germ Cell mutagenicity: not known
Carcinogenicity: not known
Reproductive toxicity: not known
STOT-single exposure: not known
STOT-repeated exposure: not known
Aspiration hazard: not known
11.2. Additional
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC,NTP,OSHA or ACGIH

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1. Toxicity: not known
12.2. Persistance and degradability: not known
12.3. Bio-Accumulative Potential: not known
12.4. Mobility and Soil: not known
12.5. Results of PBT & vPvB assessment: not known
12.6. Other adverse effects: not known

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
13.1. Waste Treatment Methods
Disposal Operations: Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
Hand over to authorised disposal company as hazardous waste.
Disposal of Packaging: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
DOT (US): Non-hazardous for transportation.
IATA: Non-hazardous for transportation.
IMDG: Non-hazardous for transportation.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
15.1. Safety, health, environmental and national regulations:
product is not subject to any additional regulations or provisions
15.2. Safety Assessment
No Chemical Safety Assessment
 
Section 16 - Additional Information
Associated risk phrases according to european directive 67/548/EEC
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.

While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.