ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- BENZOIC ANHYDRIDE, 98% B865-7  -- 6810-00N014120
<pre>=====================  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.

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