| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1304 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 1 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Benzoic Acid Laboratory Grade, Crystal |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | C–H•COOH |
| RTECS: | DG0875000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 65-85-0 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Benzoic Acid | CAS# 65-85-0 | 100% | w/w | skin-human 6mg/Kg LDLO |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed thru the skin Avoid all contact. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after use. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed thru the skin Avoid all contact. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after use. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Water spray, Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, powder, foam. |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Dust and air mixtures may be explosive above flash point.Vapor from molten benzoic acid may form explosive mixture with air. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Sweep up and place in suitable (fiberboard) containers for reclamation or later disposal.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place away from incompitable substances. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:Dust mask
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 252 Deg f | Specific Gravity | 1.2659 @ 15 Deg C
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| Boiling Point: | 480 Deg f |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 2.9 @ 20 Deg C |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1 mmhg @ 205 Deg F |
Evaporation Rate: | Information not available |
| Vapor Density: |
4.2 |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
Not applicable |
| Appearance and Odor: |
White powder or crystals with benzoin odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
3 G/ft3 |
| Flash Point: |
250 Deg F |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
35 G/ft3 |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. |
Materials to Avoid:
Avoid contat with strong oxidizers, excessive heat, spark , or open flames. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Toxic oxides of carbon. |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Conditions aggravated/ target organs: Persons with pre-existing skin, eye, and respiratory disorders will be more sucseptible. Treat symptomaticaly and supportively. Get medical attention immediately. If vommiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to prevent aspiration. No specific antidote. |
| DOT Classification: Not Regulated |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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