J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- SALICYLIC ACID  -- 6505-01-262-7388
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SALICYLIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/01/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-262-7388
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SALICYLIC ACID
CAS:69-72-7
RTECS #:VO0525000
Fraction by Wt: 90- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 891 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN-IRRITATION, PROLONGED CONTACT MAY XCAUSE
    DERMATITIS. EYE-IRRITATION, PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
    CORNEAL DAMAGE. CHRONIC EFFECTS: KIDNE Y DAMAGE. TARGET ORGANS:
    EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, GI TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-BLINDNESS. INGESTION-HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS IMMEDAITELY INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN-FLUSH	SKIN WITH WATER. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:315F,157C
Lower Limits:1.1
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR
    ORDINARY FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE PIECE
    OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARE, SMOKING,
    OR FLAMES IN AREA. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
    CLEAN, DRY CONTAIN ER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL
    STORAGE) . KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF
    LIGHT. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:SUITABLE FOR ANY CHEMICAL STORGAE AREA.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WHERE AEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUMES OR DUST LEVELS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM. EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
    THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE: WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY PROTECTIVE CONTAINERS
    MAY BE USED FOR CARRYING.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:412F,211C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:318F,159C
Vapor Pres:<1
Vapor Density:4.8
Spec Gravity:1.44
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS - ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, MINERAL ACIDS, IRON, MOST COMMON
    METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES, HEAT, LIGHT, MOISTURE, OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    PHENOL.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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