Salicylic Acid Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 677
Revision Date: June 18, 2015
Salicylic Acid
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10231
Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 3). Causes mild skin irritation (H316).
Hazard class: Serious eye damage or irritation (Category 1). Causes serious eye damage (H318).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Salicylic acid
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
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69-72-7 |
2-HOC6H4COOH
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138.13 |
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Immediately call POISON CENTER or physician (P310). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth (P330). Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P301+P312).
Class IIIB combustible solid. Flash point: 157 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 1.1% Autoignition Temperature: 540 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Ventilate area. Wipe up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #1. Store with acids, anhydrides and peracids. Moisture and light sensitive. Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
White crystalline powder. Odorless. Soluble: Many organic solvents. Slightly in water.
Boiling point: 211 °C Melting point: 159 °C Specific gravity: 1.443
Avoid strong oxidizers and strong bases. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Toxic, irritant Chronic effects: Possible mutagen Target organs: Central nervous system
ORL-RAT LD50: 891 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: greater than 900 mg/m3/1H SKN-RBT LD50: greater than 10g/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24a is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-712-3).
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
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