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Acetylsalicylic acid

CAS 50-78-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Acetylsalicylic acid
Product Code
A5376
Chemical Name
Acetylsalicylic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
50-78-2 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration or the annual tonnage does not require a registration.

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

manufacturer

S

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

manufacturer

Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN

+49 (0)89 6513-1130

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC Deutschland

0800 181 7059

CHEMTREC weltweit

+49 (0)696 43508409

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 3 H412

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
acetylsalicylic acid EC: 200-064-1 50-78-2 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2 The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Cloud Point
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 1,19 at 20 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected. n-octanol/water
Relative Density
1,35 at 20 °C
Metal Corrosion
---
Vapor Density
---
Solubility In Water
4,6 g/l at 25 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105- soluble
Physical State
powder
Evaporation Rate
---
Form
---
Colour Intensity
---
Ph
3,5 at 2,5 g/l at 20 °C
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Voc Content
---
Freezing Point
---
Physical State Data
solid
Vapor Pressure
---
Odor
odourless
Colour
white
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Softening Point
---
Melting Point
134 - 136 °C - lit.
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Odor Threshold
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Molecular Weight
---
Appearance
---
Explosive Limits
---
Solidification Point
---
Density
1,35 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Properties Status
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Solubility In Fat
---
Bulk Density
---
Decomposition Temperature
140 °C
Flash Point
250 °C
Solubility
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Boiling Point
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Flammability
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10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical. The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents

Avoid

Heat, Exposure to light, Strong heating.

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Acetylsalicylic acid?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Acetylsalicylic acid?

Acetylsalicylic acid is a powder with white color. It has odourless odor.

What is Acetylsalicylic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Acetylsalicylic acid?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Acetylsalicylic acid?

The melting point is 134 - 136 °C - lit. .