===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:11490-1000 3 5-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID 97%
NIIN:00F056415
MSDS Number: CHPNF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ACROS ORGANICS JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALAAN 3A
Address:2440 GEEL
City:BELGIUM
Country:US
Info Phone Num:0032 0 14575211
Emergency Phone Num:0032 0 14575299
CAGE:GO713
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ACROS ORGANICS JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALAAN 3A
Address:2440 GEEL
City:BELGIUM
Country:US
Phone:0032 0 14575211
CAGE:GO713
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:3,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID *98-2*
CAS:99-10-5
RTECS #:VH3708000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION: DIGESTIVE TRACT DISTURBANCES. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DIGESTIVE TRACT DISTURBANCES
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN:
FLUSH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. ALLOW
VICTIM TO RINSE HIS MOUTH & THEN DRINK 2-4 CUPFULS OF WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY &
SUPPORTIVELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:>392F
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CHEMICAL FOAM/ALCOHOL
RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN
PRESSURE-DEMAND MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DURING A FIRE, HIGHLY TOXIC GASES MAY BE
GENERATED BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION/COMBUSTION. AUTOIGNITION TEMP:
>932F.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP IMMEDIATELY. OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS.
SWEEP UP, THE PLACE INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID
GENERATING DUSTING CONDITIONS. PROVIDE VENTILATION.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST, VAPOR, MIST/GAS. AVOID CONTACT
W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID INGESTION & INHALATION. USE
W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FULL FACEPIECE
AIRLINE RESPIRATOR IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE W/EMERGENCY ESCAPE
PROVISIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS BELOW THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE
Eye Protection:EYEGLASSES/CHEMICAL SAFELY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:456.8-460F
pH:<7
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE SOLID; ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, TOXIC FUMES & GASES
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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