Flash Point:250 F (121 C)
Autoignition Temp:1060 F (571 C)
Lower Limits:>3 g/ft3
Upper Limits:<35 g/ft3 (optimum)
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Do not scatter spilled material with
high-pressure water streams. Dike for later disposal.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Slight fire hazard. Dust/air mixtures may
ignite or explode.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Keep container tightly
closed. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated
area. Protect from physical damage. Store with acids. Keep
separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection: BENZOIC ACID: No occupational exposure limits
established.
Ventilation:Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Provide local
exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable
exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BENZOIC ACID: No occupational exposure limits established.

Boiling Pt:480-482 F (249-250 C)
Vapor Pres:1 mmHg @ 96 C
Vapor Density:4.2-4.21
Spec Gravity:1.2659
pH:2.8 @ 21 C (saturated solution)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:2.9% @ 20 C
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:solid COLOR:colorless to white
PHYSICAL FORM:crystals, powder ODOR:faint odor, pleasant odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of carbon, aromatic compounds, phenols Thermal decomposition
products: oxides of carbon, aromatic compounds, phenols
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:BENZOIC ACID: IRRITATION DATA: 22 mg/3
day(s)-intermittent skin-human moderate; 500 mg/24 hour(s)
skin-rabbit mild; 100 mg eyes-rabbit severe TOXICITY DATA: >26
mg/m3/1 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; >10 gm/kg skin-rabbit LD50;
1700 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin,
eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion MUTAGENIC
DATA: Available.

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:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 180000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY:
1000 mg/L 24 hour(s) EC100 (Abundance) Water flea (Daphnia magna)
ALGAL TOXICITY: >10000 ug/L 12-14 week(s) EC50 (Growth) Green algae
(Scenedesmus quadricauda) FATE AND TRANSPORT: KOW: 3630.78 (log =
3.56) (estimated from water solubility) KOC: 2432.20 (log = 3.39)
(estimated from water solubility) HENRY'S LAW CONSTANT: 5.5 E -6
atm-m3/mol BIOCONCENTRATION: 1772 ug/L 24 day(s) BCF (Residue)
Water flea (Daphnia magna) 1.78 ug/L BIOCONCENTRATION: 1.88
(estimated from water solubility) AQUATIC PROCESSES: 2.8678800
hours (River Model: 1 m deep, 1 m/s flow, 3 m/s wind)
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Relatively non-persistent in the
environment. Not expected to leach through the soil or the
sediment. Accumulates very little in the bodies of living
organisms. Slightly volatile from water.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s. (BENZOIC ACID)
ID NUMBER: UN3077 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 9 PACKING GROUP: III
LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Class 9

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): BENZOIC ACID: 5000LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.