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Benzoic acid

CAS 65-85-0
EC 200-618-2
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Product Identification

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Basic Product Information

Product Name
Benzoic acid
Product Code
36230

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
65-85-0 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
200-618-2 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Overview

Benzoic acid (CAS: 65-85-0 ) is a crystalline powder substance .

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P280: Wear protective clothing.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Crystalline powder
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Weak, characteristic
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
2.5-3.5
Melting Point
121-124 ℃ (250-255 °F)
Boiling Point
249 ℃ (480 °F)
Flash Point
121 °C (250 °F)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.32 g/cm3 (11.015 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
3 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Benzoic acid?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Benzoic acid?

Benzoic acid is a solid appearing as crystalline powder . It has weak, characteristic odor.

What are the hazard statements for Benzoic acid?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Benzoic acid?

The melting point is 121-124 ℃ (250-255 °F) and the boiling point is 249 ℃ (480 °F).