Product Identification
【Product Name】2-Benzoyl benzoic acid methyl ester
【Synonyms】Methyl o-benzoylbenzoate；邻苯甲酰苯甲酸甲酯
【CAS】606-28-0
【Formula】C15H12O3
【Molecular Weight】240.26
【EINECS】210-112-3

Physical and Chemical Properties
【Appearance】Solid.
【Solubility in water】0.14 g/L (25℃)
【Melting Point】48 - 53℃
【Boiling Point】351℃
【Vapor Pressure】4.1E-5 (25℃)
【Density】1.17 g/cm3 (20 C)
【Partition Coefficient】2.61
【Heat Of Vaporization】59.63 kJ/mol

First Aid Measures
【Ingestion】If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
【Inhalation】If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
【Skin】In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
【Eyes】In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.

Handling and Storage
【Storage】Keep containers tightly closed.

Hazards Identification
【Inhalation】May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
【Skin】May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
【Eyes】May cause irritation.
【Ingestion】May be harmful if swallowed.
【Hazards】Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
【EC Risk Phrase】50/53
【EC Safety Phrase】60 61
【UN (DOT)】3077

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
【Personal Protection】Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety ggles. Protective clothing.
【Respirators】Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate vernment standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.
【Exposure Effects】Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive individuals.

Fire Fighting Measures
【Flash Point】154℃
【Fire Fighting】Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Accidental Release Measures
【Small spills/leaks】Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Stability and Reactivity
【Stability】Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
【Incompatibilities】Strong oxidizing agents.
【Decomposition】Oxides of carbon.

Transport Information
【UN Number】3077
【Hazard Class】9
【Packing Group】III