ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP -- BENZOIC ACID, 99%  -- 6810-01-449-5553
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BENZOIC ACID, 99%
MSDS Date:09/29/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-449-5553
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:BENZOIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS:65-85-0
RTECS #:DG0875000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: ORAL(RAT) 2,565 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES- SEVERE IRRITATION.  SKIN- MAY
    CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS.  INHALATION- MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
    RESPIRATORY REACTIONS. EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES. 
    INGESTION- EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
    LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH EYE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR A
    MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH
    WATER. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: REMOVE PATIENT TO
    FRESH A IR-SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST: WASHOUT MOUTH WITH WATER
    PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:250F,121C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, SPRAY OR MIST.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLAKE/POWDER FORMS ARE COLLECTED BY VACUUM/
    BROOM & SHOVEL. LIQ FORM ARE ALLOWED TO COOL THEN COLLECTED BY
    BROOM & SHOVEL. MAJOR LIQ SPILLS MUST BE DIKED TO CONTAIN MATL.
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SELF CONTAI NED BRTHG EQUIP SHOULD BE USED IN
    HNDLGLIQ SPILLS
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. USE
    ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS WITH ADEQUATE
    VAPOR BARRIERS. KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SCBA, GOGGLES/FACESHIELD, & ACID PROOF SUIT,
    WHEN HANDLING MOLTEN MATERIAL (122 C).
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:271F,133C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:252F,122C
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:4.21
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT APPLICABLE.
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CHIPS AND POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
USUAL INCOMPATIBILITIES OF ORGANIC ACIDS/STRONG OXIDIZERS, AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FROM SEVERE HEAT OF FIRE: BENZINE, CO2
    AND CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. CONSIDER LANDFILL OR INCINERATION.

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