MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
METHYL SALICYLATE (ME260X) Not available
IDENTIFIER NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT
Counterirritant. Used in perfumery, for flavouring candies, etc.
USE
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
COQUITLAM B.C.
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
POSTAL EMERGENCY POSTAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
CODE: SPE100 TELEPHONE NO: CODE:
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD50 OF INGREDIENT LD50 OF INGREDIENT
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % CAS NUMBER
(SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE) (SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE)
Methyl salicylate 100 119-36-8 Oral: Not available
RAT: 887 mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE ODOUR AND APPEARANCE ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Liquid Colourless, yellowish or reddish colour. Strong odour. 0.1ppm
VAPOUR PRESSURE VAPOUR DENSITY EVAPORATION RATE BOILING POINT (C) FREEZING POINT (C)
5.24 Not available 223.3 deg. C Not available
Not available
(mm Hg) (AIR = 1)
Very slightly
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST. SOLUBILITY
Not available 1.184 (Water = 1) Not available soluble in cold water
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY
May be combustible at high temperature.
YES NO IF YES, UNDER
WHAT CONDITIONS?
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT
CLOSED CUP: 96 deg. C Not available Not available
(% BY VOLUME) (% BY VOLUME)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
454 deg. C Carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY
YES NO IF NO, UNDER
WHICH CONDITIONS?
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Not available
YES NO IF SO,
WHICH ONES?
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Not available
PRODUCT
METHYL SALICYLATE
IDENTIFIER
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT INHALATION INGESTION
Very hazardous in case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
(irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
The substance is toxic to blood, lungs, central nervous system, mucous
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure can produce target organs damage.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
Not available Yes (as above) Not available Not available
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
Not available Not available Not available Not available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SEE BELOW
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes (rubber) Organic vapor respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
Yes (rubber) Coveralls or lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION,ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Local exhaust
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Take up with sand or other inert absorbent
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial and federal regulations
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Avoid contact and inhalation
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep tightly closed container dry and in a cool, well-ventilated area.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not applicable WHMIS Label: Toxic
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
SKIN WASH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GENTLY AND THOROUGHLY WASH THE
CONTAMINATED SKIN WITH RUNNING WATER AND NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. COVER THE
IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN EMOLLIENT. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYES WASH WELL WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND
LOWER EYELIDS. DO NOT USE AN EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION ALLOW THE VICTIM TO REST IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING. IF THE VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING,
PERFORM MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552-3031 September 20, 2005
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