Product ID:84-7310, BENZOIC ACID FLAKE LAB GRADE
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLJXK

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

BENZOIC ACID

CAS: 65-85-0

RTECS: DG0875000

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: NO DATA AVAILABLE. EYE:
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY
CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALTION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC : MUSTATIONDATA CITED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING CONDITIONS OF EYES,
SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED ARE FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF
WATER & INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
IMMEDIATELY CALL PHYSICIAN OR PO ISON CONTROL CENTER.
INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
KEEP WARM, QUIET & GET MEDICAL AID.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=121.1C, 250.F
Autoignition Temp:=571.1C, 1060.F
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IS A SLIGHT
FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAMES; CAN REACT WITH
OXIDIZING MATERIALS. WHEN HEATED SUBLIMES EMITTING HIGHLY PUNGENT
FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. CARE MUST BE
EXERCISED WITH MOLTEN MATERIAL TO AVOID FUME AND SKIN AND EYE
CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST OR
VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN EYE, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY!

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
PELS ARE EXCEEDED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: PHENYL CARBOXYLIC ACID; BENZENECARBOXYLIC ACID.

HCC:V7
Boiling Pt:=249.C, 480.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=212.7C, 414.9F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N /P
Vapor Pres:1MM
Vapor Density:4.21
Spec Gravity:1.316
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (H20=1)
Solubility in Water:2.9G/L@20C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOR OF
BENZALDEHYDE OR BENZOIN.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHENOL, BENZENE, COX.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT PERMITTED
WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: ORL-MAN LDLO: 500 MG/KG.
SKN-HMN TDLO: 6 MG/KG. CHRONIC: MUTATION DATA CITED.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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.

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: NONE.

Transport Information:DOT PRPER SHIPPING NAME: ENVIRONMENTALLY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S. (BENZOIC ACID), 9, UN3077, III
LABEL(S) REQUIRED: CLASS 9.

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE. SARA EHS SE. 302 TPQ: NO. SARA SEC 313 CHEMICAL:
NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.
CERCLA SEC. 103 RQ LBS: 5000. RCRA SEC.: NO.