=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:BENZOIC ACID,CAT#0112
NIIN:00-234-2058
MSDS Number: BDLKB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:BENZOIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:65-85-0
RTECS #:DG0875000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT RESP TRACT;ING:LG QTY MAY CAUSE
    ABDMNL PAIN,VOMITG,NAUSEA;EYES/SKIN:MAY IRRIT/BURN SEV

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.IF NEEDED,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN.GET
    MD;INGEST:GIVE SEVRL GL OF WATER TO DRINK TO DILUTE.IMMED GET
    MD;SKIN:FLUSH W/LG QTY OF H*2O FOR 15 MIN.REMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET
    MD;EYES:IMMED FLU SH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:121C(250F)-CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:570C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICALS,ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE DUST DISPERSED IN AIR IN SUFFCNT
    CONC,& IN PRESNC OF IGN SOURCE IS A POTENTIAL DUST EXPLOSN HAZ

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE & EVAC AREA.USE PROTCTV CLOTHG &
    RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.SCOOP UP
    SOLID FOR RECVRY OR DISPSL INTO A PLASTIC-BAG LINED CONTNR.COVER SM
    SPILLS W/SODA ASH OR NAHCO *3,ADD H*2O & MIX TO NEUTRALIZE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.ISOLATE FROM
    OXIDIZERS/FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.SUE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.AVOID DUST CLOUDS IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION
    SOURCE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED 27 AUG 85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; IN PRESENCE
    OF IGNITION SOURCE,FINE DUST CLOUDS HAS A POTENTIAL DUST EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.MIN EXPLOSIBLE CONCENTRATION 0.011G/LITER AIR.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:249C(480F)
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:4.21
Spec Gravity:1.321
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,NEEDLE-LIKE CRYSTALS.SL ODOR OF BENZALDEHYDE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,BASES & METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF
    PHENOL,BENZENE,CO*2 WHEN HEATED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PACKAGE UNRECLAIMABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN A
    RCRA-APPROVED WASTE FACILITY.ALTERNATIVELY,WASTE CAN BE DISSOLVED
    IN A FLAMMABLE SOLVENT & BURNED IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR W/AN
    AFTERBURNER I/A/W LOC AL STATE,FEDERAL REGS; CWA/CERCLA RQ: 5000
    LBS.

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