METHYL SALICYLATE, NF 20LT by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name METHYL SALICYLATE NF Supplier Information Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601 1 (800) 239-5288 +1 (734) 843-4693 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Chemtrec 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) Product Synonym(s) 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester Oil of wintergreen Wintergreen oil Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3) Signal Word Warning Hazard Statement(s) H302 Harmf ul if swallowed H402 Harmf ul to aquatic lif e Pictogram(s) Precautionary Statement(s) P264 Wash hands thoroughly af ter handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you f eel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified No data available Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester Oil of wintergreen Wintergreen oil Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate Common Name Methyl salicylate CAS Number 119-36-8 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice Move out of dangerous area. Consult a physician. Show this saf ety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If Inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artif icial respiration. Consult a physician. In Case of Skin Contact Wash of f with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In Case of Eye Contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution. If Swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. Most Important Symptoms and Effects The most important known symptoms and ef f ects are described in the labeling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant f oam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture Carbon oxides. Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus f or f ire f ighting if necessary. Page 1 of 4 Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust f ormation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Soak up inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers f or disposal . Cleanup Procedures Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers f or disposal. Prevent f urther leakage or spillage if saf e to do. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Conditions for Safe Storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. Appropriate Engineering Controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and saf ety practice. Wash hands bef ore breaks and at the end of workday. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Face shield and saf ety glasses. Use equipment f or eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or ENN 166 (EU). PPE - Skin Protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surf ace) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves af ter use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. PPE - Body Protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals, the type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specif ic workplace Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surf ace) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves af ter use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. PPE - Respiratory Protection Where risk assessment shows air-purif ying respirators are appropriate use a f ull-f ace particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a f ull-f ace supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Form: Clear, liquid Colour: Light Yellow Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits No data available Odor Aromatic Vapor Pressure 1 hPa (1 mmHg) at 54 �C (129 �F) Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density 5.25 - (Air = 1.0) pH No data available Relative Density 1.174 g/cm3 at 25 �C (77 �F) Relative vapor density 5.25 - (Air = 1.0) Melting Point/Freezing Point Melting point/range: -8 - -7 �C (18 - 19 �F) - lit. Solubility Water Solubility-0.625 g/l at 30 �C (86 �F) - soluble Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range 222 �C (432 �F) - lit. Flash Point 96 �C (205 �F) - closed cup Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No data available Partition Coefficient log Pow: 2.55 Auto-Ignition Temperature No data available Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Page 2 of 4 Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No data available Result: Equivocal evidence. Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions No data available Conditions to Avoid Heat. Light Incompatible Materials Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products Other decomposition products-No data available Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral LD50 Oral - rat - male and f emale - 887 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401) Acute Toxicity - Inhalation No data available Acute Toxicity - Dermal LD50 Dermal - rabbit - > 5,000 mg/kg Acute Toxicity - Eye Eyes-rabbit Result: No eye irritation - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 405) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Skin-rabbit Result: Mild skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404) Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Eyes-rabbit Result: No eye irritation - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 405) Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation Maximisation Test - guinea pig Result: Does not cause skin sensitisation (OECD Test Guideline 406) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Ames test S. typhimurium Result: negative Carcinogenicity IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as probable, possible or conf irmed human carcinogen by IARC. Carcinogenicity ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. Carcinogenicity NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. Carcinogenicity OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Reproductive Toxicity Laboratory experiments have shown teratogenic ef f ects. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure No data available Aspiration Hazard No data available Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity Toxicity to f ish static test LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra f ish) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203) Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 27 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201) Persistence and Degradability Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: 98.4 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301B) Bio-accumulative Potential No data available Mobility in Soil No data available Other Adverse Effects An environment hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprof essional handling or disposal. Harmf ul to aquatic lif e. Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Contact a licensed prof essional 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 af terburner and scrubber. Of f er surplus and nonrecyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Dispose of as unused product. Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available Page 3 of 4 Section 14: Transport Information UN Number Not dangerous goods. UN Proper Shipping Name N/A Transport Hazard Class(es) N/A Packaging Group N/A Environmental Hazards N/A Section 15: Regulatory Information SARA 302 Components: SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302. SARA 313 Components: SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established SARA Title III, Section 313. SARA 311/312 Hazards: Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard. Massachusetts Right To Know Components: No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right To Know Act. Methyl salicylate CAS-No. 119-36-8 Revision Date 1989-08- 11 New Jersey Right To Know Components: Methyl salicylate CAS-No. 119-36-8 Revision Date 1989-08-11. Calif ornia Prop. 65 Components: This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of Calif ornia to cause cancer, birth def ects, or any other reproductive harm. Section 16: Other Information Additional Information Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/11/2019 09:33 Disclaimer Letco Medical, LLC believes that the above information is correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. If the product is used as a component in another product, this information may not be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from handling, storage, use or from contact with the above product. Page 4 of 4
