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Salicylic acid

CAS 69-72-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Salicylic acid
Product Code
247588
Chemical Name
Salicylic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
69-72-7 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119486984-17-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Repr. Cat. 2 H361d

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

Precautionary Statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Substance name : 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid Index-No. : 607-732-00-5 EC-No. : 200-712-3

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Salicylic acid EC: 200-712-3 69-72-7 90 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. 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

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical media or carbon dioxide.

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

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

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

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. 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

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,11 mm Protective index : Full contact Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,11 mm Protective index : Splash contact Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D- 36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

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 : Filter type P3 type: The entrepeneur 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

Melting Point
158 - 161 °C Method: lit.
Auto Ignition Temperature
540 °C
Freezing Point
---
Flammability
No data available
Relative Density
---
Boiling Point
211 °C Method: lit.
Solubility In Water
No data available
Physical State Data
solid
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Colour Intensity
---
Physical State
solid
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Molecular Weight
138,12 g/mol
Vapor Pressure
1 hPa (114 °C)
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 2,25 (25 °C) Method: OECD Test Guideline 117
Colour
white
Flash Point
157 °C Method: closed cup
Cloud Point
---
Ph
2,4 (20 °C)
Bulk Density
---
Lower Explosive Limit
1,1 %(V) ( 200 °C)
Appearance
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Voc Content
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Form
crystalline powder
Solubility In Fat
---
Vapor Density
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Density
1,44 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Softening Point
---
Odor Threshold
Not applicable
Solubility
---
Odor
odourless
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Properties Status
---
Solidification Point
---
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

Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Fluorine iodine. Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents iron/iron-containing compounds

Avoid

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 Salicylic acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Salicylic acid?

Salicylic acid is a solid with white color. It has odourless odor.

What is Salicylic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Salicylic acid?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

What is the melting point of Salicylic acid?

The melting point is 158 - 161 °C Method: lit. and the boiling point is 211 °C Method: lit..