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The Chemical Identifier fields include common identification numbers, the NFPA diamond U.S. Department of Transportation hazard labels, and a general description of the chemical. The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of data sources.
CAS Number UN/NA Number
  • 8004-13-5
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DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
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NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
Phenyl ether-biphenyl mixture (vapor)external_link none
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Light to dark brown fragrant liquid. May float or sink in water. Freezing point is 54°F. (USCG, 1999)

The Hazard fields include special hazard alerts air and water reactions, fire hazards, health hazards, a reactivity profile, and details about reactive groups assignments and potentially incompatible absorbents. The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of data sources.
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating gases generated when heated (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Odor of hot material may cause discomfort. Mildly irritating to eyes and skin. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
DOWTHERM is incompatible with the following: Strong oxidizers (NIOSH, 2024).
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

The Response Recommendation fields include isolation and evacuation distances, as well as recommendations for firefighting, non-fire response, protective clothing, and first aid. The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of data sources.
Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Phenyl ether-biphenyl mixture (vapor)external link:

Skin: PREVENT SKIN CONTACT - Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact.

Eyes: PREVENT EYE CONTACT - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.

Wash skin: WHEN CONTAMINATED - The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.

Remove: WHEN WET OR CONTAMINATED - Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced.

Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift. (NIOSH, 2024)
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First Aid
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Phenyl ether-biphenyl mixture (vapor)external link:

Eye: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin: SOAP WASH PROMPTLY - If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly.

Breathing: RESPIRATORY SUPPORT - If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible. (NIOSH, 2024)

The Physical Property fields include properties such as vapor pressure and boiling point, as well as explosive limits and toxic exposure thresholds The information in CAMEO Chemicals comes from a variety of data sources.

Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Chemical Formula:
  • C12H10O.C12H10
Flash Point: 255°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 0.5 % At 500°F: At 300°F: 0.8%-3.3% (USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 6.2 % At 500°F: At 300°F: 0.8%-3.3% (USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature: 1150°F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: 54°F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: 0.08 mmHg at 77°F (NIOSH, 2024)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.06 at 69.8°F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: 494°F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 166 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: 10 ppm (NIOSH, 2024)

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

The Regulatory Information fields include information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Title III Consolidated List of Lists, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard List (see more about these data sources).

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical, including trade names and synonyms.
  • DIPHENYL OXIDE-DIPHENYL MIXTURE
  • DIPHENYL-DIPHENYL ETHER MIXTURE
  • DOWTHERM
  • DOWTHERM A
  • DOWTHERM® A
  • PHENYL ETHER-BIPHENYL MIXTURE (VAPOR)

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