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BENZOIC ACID ICSC: 0103
BENZOIC ACID
Benzenecarboxylic acid
Phenyl carboxylic acid
C7H6O2/C6H5COOH
Molecular mass: 122.1
CAS # 65-85-0
RTECS # DG0875000
ICSC # 0103
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Cough.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into plastic containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.


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ICSC: 0103 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 249°C
Melting point: 122°C (see Notes)°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.29
Vapour pressure, Pa at 96°C: 133 		Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Flash point: 121°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 570°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.87
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
The substance begins to sublime at 100°C.
NFPA Code: H 2; F 1; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0103 BENZOIC ACID
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