MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acid Salicylic BP
SECTION 1 : CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name :
Salicylic Acid BP
Manufacturer :
CHEMIXIN S.a.
Emergency Phone No:
+603-62747909, +6019-3178567
SECTION 2 : CHEMICAL OF/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
CAS#
Proportion
Exposure Limit
O-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
69-72-7
N/A
N/A
SECTION 3 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Light beige to white solid
Odour
Almost odourless
Solubility
In water (at 20° C): 0.2 g/l, at 100deg C : 6.7 g/l
Boiling Point
N/A
Melting Point
N/A
Vapour Pressure
1 mmHg/ 113.7° C
Percent Volatiles
N/A
Vapour Density
N/A
Specific Gravity
Bulk Density : 0.36
Other properties
N/A
pH
N/A
SECTION 4 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Proposed Classification Harmful and Irritant.
Most Important Hazards Product is dangerous to health. It produce irritant effect on the
skin and eyes.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acid Salicylic BP
SECTION 5 : FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact
Wash thoroughly for several minutes using ample water. Seek
medical help if necessary.
Skin Contact
Wash thoroughly using ample water. Remove contaminated
clothing immediately. If skin irritation occurs (redness), consult
doctor.
Inhalation
Supply person with fresh air and consult doctor according to
symptoms. Remove person from danger area.
Ingestion
Call doctor immediately.
SECTION 6 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point
315° C
Autoignition
Temperature
981° C
Flammable Limit
N/A
Explosion Properties
N/A
Extinguishing Media
Water jet spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
Firefighting Instruction
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure demand and full protective gear.
Explosion Hazards in
Present of Various
Chemical
In case of fire, the following can develop : gases hazardous to
health, corrosive gases, phenol.
SECTION 7 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE
Leak/Spill
Collect mechanical and dispose accordingly. Neutralizing is
possible with using Na2CO3.
SECTION 8 : HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke.
Storage
Protect against moisture. Store cool.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acid Salicylic BP
SECTION 9 : EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limit
N/A
Eyes Protection
Tight fitting protective goggles with side protection.
Skin Protection
Use acid resistant protective gloves.
Respiratory Protection
In the general dust-limit (fine dust) of 6mg/mc is exceed.
Breathing masks with fine-dust filters are necessary.
Ingestion Protection
Eating, drinking, smoking is prohibited in working room.
SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Condition to Avoid
Heating.
Incompatibilities
Alkalis, caustic products, oxidizing materials.
Decomposition Products It decomposes dispersing a strong odour of phenol, by sudden
heating. It sublimes without decomposition by slow heating.
Hazardous
Polymerization
N/A
SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Data
N/A
Carcinogenicity
Not checked.
Reproductive Effect
N/A
Effect of over exposure
Severely irritating to eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Slightly irritating to skin. The dust may be irritating to the
respiratory system.
Chronic Effects
N/A
Target Organs
Eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
Medical Conditions
Generally Aggravated
by Exposure
N/A
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Acid Salicylic BP
SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility
N/A
Bioaccumulation
N/A
Biodegradability
Neutralization possible.
Toxicity
N/A
SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Pay attention to local and national official regulation for the material/preparation/residue.
SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International National
Regulatory
The product is not a hazardous material according to the
transport regulations.
Parking Information
N/A
Other Special
Requirements
N/A
SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase
R22: Harmful if swallowed. R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrase
S22: Do not breathe dust.