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Material Safety Data Sheet
Benzoic acid MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Benzoic acid

Contact Information:
Sciencelab.com, Inc.
14025 Smith Rd.
Houston, Texas 77396

Catalog Codes: SLB3664, SLB2827
CAS#: 65-85-0

US Sales:1-800-901-7247
International Sales: 1-281-441-4400

RTECS: DGO875000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Benzoic acid

Order Online: ScienceLab.com

CI#: Not available.
Synonym:

CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call:
1-800-424-9300

Chemical Formula: C6H5COOH

International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887
For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400

Section 2: Composition andInformation on Ingredients
Composition:
Name

CAS #

% by Weight

Benzoic acid

65-85-0

100

Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Benzoic acid: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1700 mg/kg [Rat]. 1940 mg/kg [Mouse]. 2000 mg/kg
[Dog]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 10000 mg/kg [Rabbit].

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eyecontact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of
skin contact (permeator).
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to lungs, the nervous system, mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to thesubstance can produce target organs damage.

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
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Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. WARM water MUST be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritatedskin with an emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Ifbreathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband.
SeriousIngestion: Not available.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 574°C (1065.2°F)
Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: 121°C (249.8°F).
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not available.
Explosion Hazardsin Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of explosion of the product in
presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
SpecialRemarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue
with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority...