J T BAKER -- BENZOIC ACID, 0080 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NSN: 681000N059127 Manufacturer's CAGE: 70829 Part No. Indicator: A Part Number/Trade Name: BENZOIC ACID, 0080 =========================================================================== General Information =========================================================================== Company's Name: J T BAKER Company's Street: 222 RED SCHOOL LANE Company's City: PHILLIPSBURG Company's State: NJ Company's Country: US Company's Zip Code: 08865 Company's Emerg Ph #: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) Company's Info Ph #: 908-859-2151 Record No. For Safety Entry: 001 Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 001 Status: SMJ Date MSDS Prepared: 12MAR92 Safety Data Review Date: 25APR95 MSDS Serial Number: BXJGC =========================================================================== Ingredients/Identity Information =========================================================================== Proprietary: NO Ingredient: BENZOIC ACID (CERCLA) Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 Percent: 99-100 NIOSH (RTECS) Number: DG0875000 CAS Number: 65-85-0 OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N) ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N) =========================================================================== Physical/Chemical Characteristics =========================================================================== Appearance And Odor: SOLID, WHITE CRYSTALS; FAINT PLEASANT ODOR. Boiling Point: 480F,249C Melting Point: 251F Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): <1 @ 20C Vapor Density (Air=1): 4.2 Specific Gravity: 1.32 (H*2O=1) Evaporation Rate And Ref: <1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1) Solubility In Water: SLIGHT (0.1-1%) Percent Volatiles By Volume: N/A pH: N/A =========================================================================== Fire and Explosion Hazard Data =========================================================================== Flash Point: 250F Flash Point Method: CC Lower Explosive Limit: N/A Upper Explosive Limit: N/A Extinguishing Media: USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE. (WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.) Special Fire Fighting Proc: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FP N). Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: NONE IDENTIFIED. =========================================================================== Reactivity Data =========================================================================== Stability: YES Cond To Avoid (Stability): HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION, MOISTURE. Materials To Avoid: STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALIES. Hazardous Decomp Products: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE. Hazardous Poly Occur: NO Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT =========================================================================== Health Hazard Data =========================================================================== LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 2350 MG/KG. Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES Route Of Entry - Skin: NO Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES Health Haz Acute And Chronic: ACUTE:INHAL:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SKIN/EYE CONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE NONE IDENTIFIED. Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO Explanation Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: SEE HEALTH HAZARDS. Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE IDENTIFIED. Emergency/First Aid Proc: INGEST:IF SWALLOWED & PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHAL:MOVE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. =========================================================================== Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =========================================================================== Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & REMOVE. RQ:5000 LBS. Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. Precautions-Handling/Storing: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. Other Precautions: MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. DURING USE AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. =========================================================================== Control Measures =========================================================================== Respiratory Protection: NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK. Ventilation: USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. Protective Gloves: RUBBER GLOVES. Eye Protection: ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS (SUPP DAT) Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA (FP N). LAB COAT. Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. GOGGLES WITH FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD (FP N). =========================================================================== Transportation Data =========================================================================== =========================================================================== Disposal Data =========================================================================== =========================================================================== Label Data =========================================================================== Label Required: YES Technical Review Date: 25APR95 Label Date: 24APR95 Label Status: G Common Name: BENZOIC ACID, 0080 Chronic Hazard: NO Signal Word: DANGER! Acute Health Hazard-Severe: X Contact Hazard-Moderate: X Fire Hazard-Slight: X Reactivity Hazard-None: X Special Hazard Precautions: COMBUSTIBLE. ACUTE:INHAL:SEVERE IRRITATION OR NONE IDENTIFIED. INGEST:GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING. CHRONIC:NONE LISTED BY MANUFACTURER. Protect Eye: Y Protect Skin: Y Protect Respiratory: Y Label Name: J T BAKER Label Street: 222 RED SCHOOL LANE Label City: PHILLIPSBURG Label State: NJ Label Zip Code: 08865 Label Country: US Label Emergency Number: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)