Name:
Benzoic acid
Synonym:
Benzenemethanoic acid; Benzenecarboxylic acid; Phenylcarboxylic acid; Phenylformic acid; Carboxybenzene; Benzeneformic acid; Dracylic acid
CAS:
65-85-0
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Benzoic acid
Synonym:Benzenemethanoic acid; Benzenecarboxylic acid; Phenylcarboxylic acid; Phenylformic acid; Carboxybenzene; Benzeneformic acid; Dracylic acid
Synonym:Benzenemethanoic acid; Benzenecarboxylic acid; Phenylcarboxylic acid; Phenylformic acid; Carboxybenzene; Benzeneformic acid; Dracylic acid
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 65-85-0 | Benzoic acid | >99 | 200-618-2 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN Risk Phrases: 22 36 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation and possible injury.
Skin:
Causes moderate skin irritation. May cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of the nose and throat.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation and possible injury.
Skin:
Causes moderate skin irritation. May cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of the nose and throat.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
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:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Persons with asthma, chronic respiratory disease, skin disorders, eye problems or allergies may be at increased risk from exposure to this substance.
Skin:
In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
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:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Persons with asthma, chronic respiratory disease, skin disorders, eye problems or allergies may be at increased risk from exposure to 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. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Reacts with most metals in the presence of moisture, liberating extremely flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Reacts with most metals in the presence of moisture, liberating extremely flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Cover with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate and place in a closed container for disposal.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Cover with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate and place in a closed container for disposal.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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 ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 65-85-0: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs 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 OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 65-85-0: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs 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 OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color: white
Odor: pleasant odor
pH: 2.8 (satd soln)
Vapor Pressure: 0.0012 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 249.2 deg C @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 122.4 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 570 deg C ( 1,058.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 121 deg C ( 249.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: 3.4 g/l @ 25C
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C7H6O2
Molecular Weight: 122.12
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Volatile in steam.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, amines, ammonia, isocyanates, Solutions attack some metals..
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phenol, benzene.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Volatile in steam.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, amines, ammonia, isocyanates, Solutions attack some metals..
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phenol, benzene.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 65-85-0: DG0875000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 65-85-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >26 mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1940 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1700 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
Human TDLo skin of 6 mg/kg produced dyspnea (difficult or labored breathing) and allergic dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity:
Benzoic acid - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 65-85-0: DG0875000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 65-85-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >26 mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1940 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1700 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
Human TDLo skin of 6 mg/kg produced dyspnea (difficult or labored breathing) and allergic dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity:
Benzoic acid - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Mosquito Fish: LC50 = 180 mg/L; 96 Hr; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 16.9 mg/L; 96 Hr; Microtox test @ 15CIf released on land, benzoic acid should leach into the ground due to its low soil adsorption and biodegrade (half-life <1 wk). If released in water, benzoic acid should also readily biodegrade (half-life 0.2-3.6 days). Adsorption to sediment and volatilization should not be significant.
Fish: Mosquito Fish: LC50 = 180 mg/L; 96 Hr; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 16.9 mg/L; 96 Hr; Microtox test @ 15CIf released on land, benzoic acid should leach into the ground due to its low soil adsorption and biodegrade (half-life <1 wk). If released in water, benzoic acid should also readily biodegrade (half-life 0.2-3.6 days). Adsorption to sediment and volatilization should not be significant.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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USA RQ: CAS# 65-85-0: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 39 Wear eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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