**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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| 65-85-0 |Benzoic acid | >99 | 200-618-2 |
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Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22 36
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation and possible injury.
Skin:
Causes moderate skin irritation. May cause allergic contact
dermatitis.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of the nose and throat.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation
develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Persons with asthma, chronic respiratory disease, skin disorders,
eye problems or allergies may be at increased risk from exposure to
this substance.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike
and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and
highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
combustion. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle
size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Reacts with most metals
in the presence of moisture, liberating extremely flammable hydrogen
gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide
ventilation. Cover with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate and place in a
closed container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 65-85-0:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color: white
Odor: pleasant odor
pH: 2.8 (satd soln)
Vapor Pressure: 0.0012 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 249.2 deg C @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 122.4 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 570 deg C ( 1,058.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 121 deg C ( 249.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: 3.4 g/l @ 25C
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C7H6O2
Molecular Weight: 122.12
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Volatile in steam.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, amines, ammonia, isocyanates,
Solutions attack some metals..
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phenol, benzene.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 65-85-0: DG0875000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 65-85-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize test,
rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >26 mg/m3/1H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1940 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1700 mg/kg; Skin,
rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
Human TDLo skin of 6 mg/kg produced dyspnea (difficult or labored
breathing) and allergic dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity:
Benzoic acid -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Mosquito Fish: LC50 = 180 mg/L; 96 Hr; UnspecifiedBacteria:
Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 16.9 mg/L; 96 Hr; Microtox test @
15CIf released on land, benzoic acid should leach into the ground
due to its low soil adsorption and biodegrade (half-life <1 wk). If
released in water, benzoic acid should also readily biodegrade
(half-life 0.2-3.6 days). Adsorption to sediment and volatilization
should not be significant.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing group:
USA RQ: CAS# 65-85-0: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 39 Wear eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 65-85-0: 1
Canada
CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 2/15/1999 Revision #7 Date: 7/28/2004
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