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                      MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 05/15/08
SALICYLIC ACID Replaces: 03/04/08
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 05/20/08


1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Salicylic Acid
Product Code(s): 84-0490, 88-7070, 88-7090, 84-1135
Size: 50 mg, 500 g, 125 g
Chemical Name: Salicylic Acid
CAS Number: 69-72-7
Formula: 2-HOC6H4COOH
Synonyms: O-Hydroxybenzoic acid; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Components: Salicylic Acid(cas#69-72-7)90-100%
TLV and PEL units: Not established
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Causes irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Dust may
form flammable or explosive mixture with air.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give some water. Do not induce
vomiting unless and until directed by medical personnel. Get medical
attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep
person warm and quiet, and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): 157 C (315 F)(cc)
NFPA Rating: Health: 1
Fire: 1
Reactivity: 0
Extinguisher Media:
Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: Upper- N/A; Lower- 1.1%
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dust may form flammable or
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 05/15/08
SALICYLIC ACID Replaces: 03/04/08
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 05/20/08


explosive mixture with air.
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled
Ventilate area of spill. Clean-up personnel should wear proper
protective equipment. Avoid creating dust. Sweep or scoop up and
containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Keep container tightly
closed. Suitable for any general chemical storage area.
Other Precautions: Keep product out of light. Isolate from
incompatible materials.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
None needed under normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation.
NIOSH approved equipment should be worn if PELs are exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical(General): Yes
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab apron, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: 138.12
Melting Point: 159 C (318 F)
Boiling Point: 211 C (411 F)
Vapor Pressure: <1
Vapor Density(Air=1): 4.8
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 1.44
Percent Volatile by Volume: N/A
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): N/A
Solubility in Water: 1.8 g/L @ 20 C
Appearance and Odor: White crystals, odorless
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Light, heat, flame, other sources of ignition,
moisture.
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents, strong
bases, mineral acids, iron, most common metals
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phenol
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data: Oral Rat LD50: 891 mg/kg; Dermal Rat LD50: >2 g/kg
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: Kidney damage

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 05/15/08
SALICYLIC ACID Replaces: 03/04/08
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 05/20/08


Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: irritation of upper respiratory
tract, prolonged contact any cause dermatitis, prolonged contact may
cause serious eye damage.
Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, GI tract
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation ,
ingestion.
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: None
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable
Federal, State and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Non-regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute

SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33
________________________________________________________________________
Salicylic Acid No No No No NO
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to
the suitability of this information to a particular application of the
substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must
carefully assess the applicability of any information contained herein
in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the
material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Abstracts Service Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
mppcf......million particles per cubic foot
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act

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