Product ID:SALICYLIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/01/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-262-7388
MSDS Number: CCSWX

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SALICYLIC ACID

CAS: 69-72-7

RTECS: VO0525000

Fraction By Weight: 90- 100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 891 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-IRRITATION OF UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN-IRRITATION, PROLONGED CONTACT MAY XCAUSE
DERMATITIS. EYE-IRRITATION, PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
CORNEAL DAMAGE. CHRONIC EFFECTS: KIDNE Y DAMAGE. TARGET ORGANS:
EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, GI TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-BLINDNESS. INGESTION-HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGESTION-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS IMMEDAITELY INDUCE
VOMITING. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
SKIN-FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:315F,157C
Lower Limits:1.1
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR
ORDINARY FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE PIECE
OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARE, SMOKING,
OR FLAMES IN AREA. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
CLEAN, DRY CONTAIN ER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL
STORAGE) . KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF
LIGHT. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:SUITABLE FOR ANY CHEMICAL STORGAE AREA.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WHERE AEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
APPROPIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
FUMES OR DUST LEVELS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM. EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE: WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY PROTECTIVE CONTAINERS
MAY BE USED FOR CARRYING.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:412F,211C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:318F,159C
Vapor Pres:<1
Vapor Density:4.8
Spec Gravity:1.44
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, MINERAL ACIDS, IRON, MOST COMMON
METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES, HEAT, LIGHT, MOISTURE, OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
PHENOL.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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