ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- BENZOIC ANHYDRIDE, 98% B865-7 -- 6810-00N014120
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:BENZOIC ANHYDRIDE, 98% B865-7 MSDS Date:08/02/1989 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N014120 === Responsible Party === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53201 Country:US Info Phone Num:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233 Country:US Phone:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:BENZOIC ANHYDRIDE, 98% CAS:93-97-0 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP AND COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION). CALL MD. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:CC Flash Point:>230F,>110C Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. MOISTURE SENSITIVE. Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. IRRITANT. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES. Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES . Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES . Supplemental Safety and Health NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:680F,360C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:102F,39C Spec Gravity:1.199 Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES. Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR OR WATER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.