Benzyl alcohol

Product Overview & Quality

• Product Name: Benzyl alcohol
• Brand: Kemaus (Product Code: KA-097)
• Grade: Laboratory Grade (Lab Grade) with a purity of 98 percent or higher. Formulated under Kemaus standard laboratory quality control to ensure uniform solvent properties and stable performance. Excellently suited for academic science laboratories, organic extraction, general chemical analysis, and formulation research.
• Physical Properties: Clear, colorless liquid with a faint, pleasant aromatic odor and a sharp, burning taste.
• Solubility: Moderately soluble in water; miscible with alcohol, acetone, and chloroform.
• Key Use: Widely utilized as an organic solvent for dissolving resins, dyes, cellulose esters, and various water-insoluble organic compounds. Commonly used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation development as an effective antimicrobial preservative. Also functions as a chemical intermediate and carrier fluid in specific organic synthesis.

Safety & Hazards (Critical)

• Classification: Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.
• Health Risks: Direct eye contact causes significant stinging irritation, watering, and redness. Prolonged skin contact may cause mild localized dermatitis. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may lead to respiratory tract irritation, headaches, dizziness, or drowsiness.
• First Aid Measures: Flush affected eyes or skin immediately with plenty of flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled, move the victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Handling & Storage

• Storage: Air Sensitive. It undergoes slow autoxidation upon exposure to air, converting into benzaldehyde and benzoic acid. Must be stored in the original, tightly sealed Kemaus container. Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated dedicated chemical storage space at stable room temperature (below 30 degrees Celsius). Protect strictly from direct sunlight, ambient air exposure, and strong oxidizing agents.
• Precautions: Wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE), including chemical-resistant laboratory gloves, safety glasses, and a volatile organic vapor respirator. Handle strictly within a certified fume hood to minimize exposure to vapors.