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Material Safety Data Sheet
Salicylic acid
ACC# 20315
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Salicylic acid
Catalog Numbers: AC147700010, AC419220020, AC419220025, AC419225000, S78056,
S780561, S93345, A275-12, A275-212, A275-500, A275250LB, A277-500
Synonyms: o-Hydroxybenzoic acid; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
69-72-7 Salicylic acid >99 200-712-3
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white crystalline powder.
Warning! Causes severe eye irritation. Causes skin and respiratory tract irritation. May be
harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system effects. Light sensitive. May cause
reproductive and fetal effects.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, pancreas.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May result in corneal injury.
Skin: Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist. If
absorbed, may cause symptoms similar to those for ingestion. May cause skin rash and eruptions.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause
"salicylism"; characterized by headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, hearing difficulty, visual
disturbances, mental confusion, drowsiness, sweating thirst, hyperventilation, nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. Severe salicylate intoxication may cause central
nervous system disturbances such as convulsions and coma, skin eruptions, and alteration in the
acid-base balance.
Inhalation: Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic: May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in
mutagenic effects. May cause salicylism with effects similar to those of skin absorption. May cause
damage to the kidneys and pancrease.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Follow with gastric lavage with activated charcoal. If available, administer
ferric hexacyanoferrate as a gastrointestinal trapping agent. Persons with pre-existing skin
disorders, eye problems, or impaired kidney function may be more susceptible to the effects of this
substance.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-
demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient
concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-
resistant foam. Water or foam may cause frothing. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Flash Point: 157 deg C ( 314.60 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 535 deg C ( 995.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:1.1 % @ 392F
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 0; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid
generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep
airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Salicylic acid none listed none listed none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: Salicylic acid: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's
eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI
Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Appearance: white
Odor: odorless - slight phenolic odor
pH: 2.4
Vapor Pressure: 0.000082 mm Hg
Vapor Density: No data
Evaporation Rate:Negligible
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 211 deg C @ 20.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:158 - 160 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.4400g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C7H6O3
Molecular Weight:138.12
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Moisture sensitive. Light
sensitive. Darkens on exposure to light.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, light, moisture, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents, lead acetate, iron salts, alkalis,
iodine, spirit nitrous ether.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases,
carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 69-72-7: VO0525000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 69-72-7:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >900 mg/m3/1H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 480 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 1300 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 891 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = >2 gm/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 69-72-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: Oral, rat: TDLo = 1050 mg/kg (female 8-14 day(s) after conception) Specific
Developmental Abnormalities - Central Nervous System and craniofacial (including nose and
tongue) and musculoskeletal system.; Oral, rat: TDLo = 350 mg/kg (female 8-14 day(s) after
conception) Effects on Embryo or Fetus - extra-embryonic structures (e.g., placenta, umbilical
cord).; Oral, mouse: TDLo = 1 gm/kg (female 17 day(s) after conception) Fertility - post-
implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) and
fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus).
Reproductive Effects: Oral, rat: TDLo = 1050 mg/kg (female 8-14 day(s) after conception)
Maternal Effects - uterus, cervix, vagina and Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead
and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) and litter size (e.g. # fetuses per litter;
measured before birth).; Oral, rat: TDLo = 40 mg/kg (female 20-21 day(s) after conception)
Maternal Effects - parturition.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: Mutation in Microorganisms: Saccharomyces cerevisiae = 1 mmol/L/3H.; DNA
Inhibition: Oral, mouse = 100 mg/kg.
Other Studies: Standard Draize Test: Administration onto the skin (rabbit) = 500 mg/24Hr (Mild).
Standard Draize Test: Administration into the eye (rabbit) = 100 mg (Severe).
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 214 mg/L; 5 min; Microtox test
Adsorption, volatilization and bioconcentration are not expected to be important environmental fate
processes. Biodegradation is expected to be the dominant removal mechanism from soil and water.
It may also undergo photochemical degradation in sunlit environmental media.
Environmental: In air, it is expected to exist in both the vapor and particulate phase. Vapor
phase reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals may be important (estimated half-
life of 1.2 days). Removal by wet and dry deposition can also occur. BOD = 141%, 5 days.
Physical: Rapidly degrades to phenol when heated.
Other: Dangerous to aquatic life in high concentrations.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts
261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not regulated Not Regulated
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 69-72-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 69-72-7: acute, chronic.
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 69-72-7 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
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California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 69-72-7: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 69-72-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 69-72-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 6/10/1999
Revision #3 Date: 10/26/2004
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