Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
65-85-0	Benzoic acid		200-618-2

Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22 36

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Not available. Appearance: fine aerosol. Not available.
Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, eyes.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. Causes redness and pain. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Absorption throug h the skin has produced labored breathing in humans.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause nausea and possible vomiting. Intermittent breathing of dust over a 4-week period produced interstit ial fibrosis in the lungs of rats. Benzoic acid begins to sublime at 1 00°C.
Chronic: Not available.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: 121 deg C ( 249.80 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 573 deg C ( 1,063.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Benzoic acid	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Benzoic acid: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Not available.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Aerosol
Appearance: white - fine
Odor: characteristic odor
pH: 2.5-3.5 @ 2.9 g/l water
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: 4.2 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 249 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:121-123 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: 2.9 g/l (20°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C7H6O2
Molecular Weight:122.12

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 65-85-0: DG0875000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 65-85-0:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >26 mg/m3/1H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1940 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1700 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 65-85-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigat ed.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 15.3 mg/L; 96h; .Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 15.3 mg/L; 96h; .Daphnia: Daphnia: LC50 = 15.3 mg/L; 48h; .Algae: LC50 = 15.3 mg/L; 72h; . Log Pow: 1.87
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Readily biodegradable.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	No information available.				No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 65-85-0: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 65-85-0: acute.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 65-85-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 65-85-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.

Safety Phrases:
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 39 Wear eye/face protection.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 65-85-0: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product does not have a WHMIS classification.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 65-85-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #5 Date: 3/20/2003

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