Name: 2-Amino-1-phenyl-1-propanol hydrochloride
Chemical Formula: C9H13NO • HCl
Synonyms: DL-α-Methylphenylaminomethanol hydrochloride
CAS Number: 5795-49-1
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, synthesis intermediate
Supplier Info: Manufacturer or distributor contact details available on original label
Emergency Contact: Numbers included on shipping papers or original label
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (Oral Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed; causes skin and eye irritation; may cause respiratory tract irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust; wash after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke when using; wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection
Chemical Name: 2-Amino-1-phenyl-1-propanol hydrochloride
Concentration: 98-100%
CAS Number: 5795-49-1
Impurities: Trace level, not deemed hazardous under current classification
Stabilizers: None reported
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, support breathing if needed, consult medical attention for symptoms
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water, seek medical advice for irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses, seek immediate medical help
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek physician assistance promptly
Important Notes: Show MSDS and product label to healthcare providers, monitor symptoms closely following exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam
Unsuitable Media: Do not use strong water jets as material can be dispersed
Specific Hazards: May release toxic vapors of nitrogen oxides, hydrochloric acid, carbon monoxide on decomposition
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing during firefighting
Advice for Firefighters: Avoid inhaling combustion gases, keep containers cool with water spray, evacuate area if risk of explosion exists
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, respirator if dust forms
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further spillage or leakage, keep material from drains, surface water, and soil
Methods for Containment: Collect and place in properly labeled container for safe disposal, avoid creating airborne dust
Cleanup Procedures: Ventilate area, clean spill with inert absorbent material, wash area with plenty of water, dispose of in compliance with regulations
Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, avoid dust generation, do not breathe dust or vapor, avoid contact with skin and eyes, wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking around product
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container, keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials like strong acids, oxidizing agents, and bases
Special Precautions: Segregate from food and drinks, keep container upright and away from direct sunlight and moisture
Engineering Controls: Use fume hood or adequate local exhaust; maintain eyewash stations and safety showers in working area
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves (nitrile, butyl rubber), tightly fitting safety goggles; lab coat or apron recommended, in high dust situations use NIOSH-approved respirator
Exposure Limits: No ACGIH, OSHA, or NIOSH exposure limits established
Hygiene Measures: Remove contaminated clothing, wash thoroughly after handling, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing
Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Slight, characteristic. Not pronounced
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Slightly acidic in solution
Melting Point: 171-175 °C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Not highly flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Solubility: Readily soluble in water; moderately soluble in ethanol
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not determined
Vapor Density: Not available
Relative Density: Around 1.1 g/cm³
Viscosity: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Above 175 °C
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions of use and storage
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal handling or storage
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Contact with strong oxidizers, acids or bases can lead to decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible chemicals, moisture, high temperature
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide gases
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, dermal, eye
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed (estimated LD50 values in rat range from 200 to 2000 mg/kg)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation on contact; redness, discomfort reported
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Causes irritation, potential for redness, pain, watering
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Respiratory irritation possible from dust exposure
Repeated Dose Toxicity: No data for chronic toxicity, no long-term effects documented
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: No classification by IARC, NTP, OSHA or EU; no available evidence for mutagenicity or reproductive effects in published literature
Ecotoxicity: Not classified as hazardous to aquatic life according to available data; limited toxicity to fish or algae at low concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Not expected to persist in the environment, biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, estimated based on structure
Mobility in Soil: Expected to be mobile in aqueous environments, but unlikely to partition to fatty tissue
Other Effects: No known significant adverse effects on ecosystems reported in scientific literature
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose content and container in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Disposal of Product: Take to hazardous chemical waste disposal facility; do not dispose in drains or regular trash
Disposal of Packaging: Triple rinse containers, remove labels, crush and dispose of in approved site
Contaminated Materials: Treat as hazardous; do not reuse containers for food or drink
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous good for ground, air, or sea transport under standard criteria
Proper Shipping Name: Not assigned, ship as laboratory chemical
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Handle and package securely to prevent breakage during shipping, apply appropriate hazard communication labels
US TSCA Status: Listed
SARA 313, 302, 304, 311/312: Not listed as reportable under these sections
California Proposition 65: Not listed as carcinogen or reproductive toxicant
Europe REACH: Not specifically registered as substance of high concern
Other Applicable Regulations: OSHA HazCom 2012 applies; product label and SDS required; not subject to export control listings, check national and local requirements for workplace limits and disposal
Workplace Labeling: Container must display correct chemical name, hazard warnings, and manufacturer's details
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