ICSC 0103 - BENZOIC ACID

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BENZOIC ACID	ICSC: 0103 (November 2023)
Benzenecarboxylic acid Phenyl carboxylic acid

CAS #: 65-85-0

EC Number: 200-618-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. NO contact with incompatible materials:	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Swelling. Itching.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Corneal damage.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: protective clothing and face shield. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder in covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Causes serious eye damage May cause damage to lungs if inhaled Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Store only in original container. Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Fireproof. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

BENZOIC ACID

ICSC: 0103

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
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 strong oxidants, strong reducing agents and strong bases. This generates fire and explosion hazard. This produces irritating or toxic fumes (or gases).	Formula: C₇H₆O₂ / C₆H₅COOH Molecular mass: 122.1 Boiling point: 249°C Melting point: 122°C See Notes. Density: 1.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/l at 20°C: 3 (slightly soluble) Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.1 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

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

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 strong oxidants, strong reducing agents and strong bases. This generates fire and explosion hazard. This produces irritating or toxic fumes (or gases).

Formula: C₇H₆O₂ / C₆H₅COOH
Molecular mass: 122.1
Boiling point: 249°C
Melting point: 122°C
See Notes.
Density: 1.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/l at 20°C: 3 (slightly soluble)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.1
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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, by ingestion and through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. Exposure could cause a non-allergic rash on contact.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure to an aerosol of this substance.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, by ingestion and through the skin.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. Exposure could cause a non-allergic rash on contact.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure to an aerosol of this substance.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 mg/m³, as TWA; (skin); A5 (not suspected as a human carcinogen). MAK: (respirable fraction): 0.5 mg/m³, 0.1 ppm; peak limitation category: II(4); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The substance begins to sublime at 100°C.

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