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Benzophenone
SKU::RXSOL-19-1916-025
Product Qty Per Unit:
25.00
Product usage unit:
Kg
Product Delivery Locations:
Haldia Port, Kolkata Port Trust, Dhamra Port, Paradip Port
Generic Name:
It is a common building block in organic chemistry and is used in various applications, including sunscreen, perfumes, and as a photoinitiator.
Product Description:
Benzophenone, also known as diphenyl ketone or benzoylbenzene, is an organic compound with the formula (C6H5)2CO, used as a UV filter in sunscreens and other applications, and is a photosensitizing agent.
Product Application:
Benzophenone, also known as biphenyl ketone, is a white, crystalline organic compound with a rose-like odor, and the simplest member of the Benzophenone class. It is a common building block in organic chemistry and is used in various applications, including sunscreen, perfumes, and as a photoinitiator.
Product Procedure:
Product Note:
1. UV Protection & Stabilization:
- Sunscreens and Cosmetics: Benzophenone and its derivatives (like oxybenzone) are used as UV filters to absorb harmful UV rays and protect skin from sunburn and damage.
- Plastic Packaging: It can be added to plastic packaging as a UV blocker, preventing the degradation of the packaging material or its contents, allowing for clear or transparent packaging.
- Personal Care Products: Benzophenone helps protect the color and scent of products like lip balm and nail polish from degradation caused by UV light.
2. Photo initiation:
- UV-Curing: Benzophenone is a common photo initiator in UV-curing applications, used in inks, coatings, and varnishes.
- Printing Industry: It's used in the printing industry to improve the rheological properties and increase the flow of inks.
3. Fragrance and Flavor:
- Perfumes and Fragrances: Benzophenone can be used as a fragrance enhancer or fixative, contributing to a "sweet-woody-geranium-like" note in perfumes.
- Flavorings: It can also be used as an additive in flavorings.
4. Other Applications:
- Biological Applications: Benzophenones are used as photo physical probes to identify and map peptide–protein interactions.
- Pharmaceuticals: It is used in the manufacture of insecticides, agricultural chemicals, hypnotic drugs, antihistamines and other pharmaceuticals.
- Paints, Lacquers, and Varnishes: Benzophenone is used in the paints, lacquers and varnish industry.
- Textile, Plastic, Paint, Detergent, and Rubber Industry: Benzophenone oxime acts as an antioxidant, radical scavenger which find applications in textile, plastic, paint, detergent, and rubber industry.
Product Technical Specification:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION::
- Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder or flakes.
- Melting Point: 47-51 °C (lit.).
- Boiling Point: 305 °C (lit.).
- Density: 1.11 g/cm³.
- Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents like alcohol, acetone, ether, acetic acid, chloroform, and benzene.
- Refractive Index: 1.5893.
- Odor: Rose-like.
- Molecular Formula: C13H10O.
- Molecular Weight: 182.2179.
- CAS Registry Number: 119-61-9.
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Benzophenone synonyms include diphenyl ketone, diphenylmethanone, alpha-oxodiphenylmethane, and alpha-oxoditane</p>
PRECAUTION::
General Precautions:
- Avoid contact: Prevent skin, eye, and clothing contact with benzophenone.
- Avoid inhalation: Do not breathe dust or fumes.
- Avoid ingestion: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling benzophenone.
- Prevent release: Do not allow benzophenone to enter drains, sewers, or waterways.
- Store properly: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
- Keep away from ignition sources: Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces, and sources of ignition.
- Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Gloves: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
- Eye protection: Wear safety goggles or face protection.
- Clothing: Wear protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
- Respiratory protection: Use a respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.
- Self-contained breathing apparatus: In certain situations, a self-contained breathing apparatus may be necessary.
Handling and Disposal:
- Transfer to a disposal or recovery container: Use proper personal protective equipment when transferring benzophenone to a disposal or recovery container.
- Dispose of properly: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.
- Incineration disposal recommended: Incineration disposal is recommended.
- Containers may still present chemical hazard when empty: Be aware that containers may still present a chemical hazard when empty.
First Aid:
- Inhalation: If inhaled, remove the person to fresh air and seek medical attention.
- Skin contact: Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
- Eye contact: Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
- Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
Other Considerations:
- May cause cancer: Benzophenone may cause cancer according to some sources.
- Harmful to aquatic life: Benzophenone is harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
- May cause damage to organs: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause damage to organs.
- Endocrine disruption: Benzophenone and its derived chemicals may influence the endocrine system.
- Use local exhaust or breathing protection: Use local exhaust or breathing protection.
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