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Benzoicacid, 2-methyl-5-nitro-

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name

2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)

Skin sensitization (Category 1)

According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

May cause sensitization by skin contact. Harmful if swallowed.

Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word

Hazard statement(s)

H302

H317

Precautionary statement(s)

P280

Hazard symbol(s)

R-phrase(s)

R43

R22

S-phrase(s)

S37/39

Warning

Harmful if swallowed.

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Wear protective gloves.

Harmful

May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Harmful if swallowed.

Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

Other hazards - none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Synonyms

Formula

Molecular Weight

5-Nitro-o-toluic acid

C8H7NO4

181,15 g/mol

CAS-No.

EC-No.

Classification

Concentration

5-Nitro-o-toluic acid

1975-52-6

217-829-0

Acute Tox. 4; Skin Sens. 1;

H302, H317

Xn, R43 - R22

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire

protection.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or

type P1 (EN 143) respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate

government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Hand protection

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the

standard EN 374 derived from it.

Handle with gloves.

Eye protection

Face shield and safety glasses

Skin and body protection

Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the

work place.

Hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at

the end of workday.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Form

Colour

Safety data

Melting point

Boiling point

Flash point

Ignition temperature

Lower explosion limit

Upper explosion limit

Water solubility

crystalline

beige

no data available

177 - 180 °C - lit.

no data available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid

no data available

Materials to avoid

Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

May cause allergic skin reaction.

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

Potential health effects

Inhalation

Ingestion

Skin

Eyes

May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Harmful if swallowed.

May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.

May cause eye irritation.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly

investigated.

Additional Information

RTECS: Not available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

no data available

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

Mobility in soil

no data available

PBT and vPvB assessment

no data available

Other adverse effects

no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product

Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste

disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn

in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID

Not dangerous goods

IMDG

Not dangerous goods

IATA

Not dangerous goods

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of H-code(s) and R-phrase(s) mentioned in Section 3

Acute Tox.

H302

H317

Skin Sens.

R22

R43

Acute toxicity

Harmful if swallowed.

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Skin sensitization

Harmful

Harmful if swallowed.

May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Further information

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. The information this document is based on the resent state
of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions.
It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Lookchem shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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