SAFETY DATA SHEETper OSHA HazCom 2012
Revised Date: March 14, 2017

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
Product name:p-Terphenyl

Product Number:03400

Product use:

For laboratory research purposes

Restrictions on use:

Not for drug or household use

Safety Sheet Supplier:

Oakley, Inc.
4000 Luxottica Place
Mason, OH 45040
USATelephone:(614) 492-5610

Emergency Phone:(614) 674-4846

E-mail address:

info.exciton@luxotticaretail.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONClassification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory, H335
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410
Label elements
Pictogram

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H315
H319
H335
H410

Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause respiratory irritation.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statement(s)
P261
P264
P271
P273
P280
P302 + P352
P304 + P340
P305 + P351 + P338
P312
P332 + P313

Avoid breathing dust
Wash skin thoroughly after handling
Use only outdoors or in a wall-ventilated area
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortablefor breathing
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
Lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice / attention

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P362
P391
P403 + P233
P405
P501

Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Collect spillage
Store in a well-ventilated space. Keep container tightly closed
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Hazards not otherwise classified or not covered by GHS
None
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms:
Formula:Molecular Weight:
CAS-No.:EC-No.:

1,4-Diphenylbenzene
C18 H14230.30 gm/mol
92-94-4
202-205-2

Hazardous components
1,2-Bis(2-methylphenyl)benzene

Skin Irritant 2; Eye irritant 2A; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1;
H319, H315, H335, H410
4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous areas.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for fire-fighting if necessary.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe
areas. Avoid breathing dust.

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Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage of spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must
be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers fordisposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places
where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
p-Terphenyl, CASRN 92-94-4,

5 ppm = 5 mg/m3 USA NIOSH recommended exposure limit
5 mg/m3 USA ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
Remarks: eye and upper respiratory tract irritation

Hygiene measures and engineering controls
Adequate ventilation and/or containment in accordance with good laboratory practices. Wash hands before breaks
and at the end of the workday.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator. For higher level protection use
type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested
and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
Handle with impermeable 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.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact thesupplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial

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hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not beconstrued as offering an approval for any specific use scenario
Eye / face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved underappropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Body protection
Impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of
the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESa) Appearanceb) Odorc) Odor Thresholdd) pHe) Melting pointf) Initial boiling point and boiling rangeg) Flash pointh) Evaporation ratei) Flammabilityj) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsk) Vapor pressurel) Vapor densitym) Relative densityn) Solubilityo) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterp) Auto-ignition temperatureq) Decomposition temperaturer) Viscosity

Form: crystalline
Color: colorless
No data available
No data available
No data available
212-213 C389 C207 C
No data available
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYa)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Reactivity
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Conditions to avoid (e.g. static discharge)
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products

No data available
Stable under recommended storage conditions
No data available
No data available
Strong oxidizing agentsSee Section 5.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral (rat) > 10,000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity

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no data available

Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified asprobable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP:

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as aknown or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Routes of Exposure:

Inhalation, Eye contact, Ingestion, Skin contact.

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. To the best of our knowledge, thechemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughlyinvestigated.
Additional Information
RTECS: WZ6475000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data availableBioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
PBT and vPvB assessment
No data available
Other adverse effects
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
Very toxic to aquatic life.

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No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)Not dangerous goods
IMDG
UN number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-F
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (p-Terphenyl)
Marine pollutant: Marine pollutant
IATA
UN number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-F
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (p-Terphenyl)
Marine pollutant: Marine pollutant
Further information
EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing
inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5 L for liquid or > 5 kg for solids.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONSARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed thethreshold (de Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
p-Terphenyl
CASRN 92-94-4
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
p-TerphenylCASRN 92-94-4

New Jersey Right To Know Components
p-Terphenyl

CASRN 91-94-4

California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any otherreproductive harm.

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16. OTHER INFORMATIONHMIS Rating
Health hazard:
Chronic Health Hazard:
Flammability:
Physical Hazard:

NFPA Rating
Health hazard:
Fire Hazard:
Reactivity Hazard:

210210Further information
Copyright 2017 Oakley, Inc. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only. 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 thisdocument 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. Oakley, Inc. shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Revised Date: March 14, 2017