ICSC 1505 - SALICYLIC ACID, METHYL ESTER

SALICYLIC ACID, METHYL ESTER	ICSC: 1505 (October 2004)
Wintergreen oil Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoate 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol Methyl salicylate o-Hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester

CAS #: 119-36-8

EC Number: 204-317-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Further see Ingestion.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Increased respiratory rate. Ringing in the ears. Convulsions.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases.
PACKAGING

SALICYLIC ACID, METHYL ESTER

ICSC: 1505

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR YELLOW-TO-RED OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases.	Formula: C₈H₈O₃ Molecular mass: 152.1 Boiling point: 222°C Melting point: -8.6°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.18 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.07 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 6 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.24 Flash point: 96°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 451°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.55

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR YELLOW-TO-RED OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular mass: 152.1
Boiling point: 222°C
Melting point: -8.6°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.18
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.07
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.24
Flash point: 96°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 451°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.55

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in shock and death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in shock and death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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