SALICYLIC ACID, USP 2.5KG by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name SALICYLIC ACID USP 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) N/A 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), Serious eye damage (Category 1) Combustible Dust Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement(s) H302 Harmf ul if swallowed H318 Causes serious eye damage Pictogram(s) Precautionary Statement(s) P264 Wash hands thoroughly af ter handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/f ace protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you f eel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified May f orm combustible dust concentrations in air. Slightly irritating to the skin. Divided solid. Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity Not applicable Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid Common Name Salicylic acid CAS Number 69-72-7 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. If Inhaled Move the af f ected person to the fresh air. In Case of Skin Contact Immediately remove contaminated clothing or f ootwear. Wash of f with soap and plenty of water. If irritation persists, consult a doctor. In Case of Eye Contact Rinse immediately and thoroughly, pulling the eyelids well away from the eye (15 minutes minimum). Consult an eye specialist immediately. If Swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Give nothing to drink. If necessary seek medical advice. Most Important Symptoms and Effects Symptoms/injuries af ter eye contact : Serious damage to eyes. Symptoms/injuries af ter ingestion : Ingestion may cause nausea and vomiting. Abdominal pain. Page 1 of 4 Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Foam. Powder. Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture Fire hazard : Combustible. Explosion hazard : Risk of dust explosion. Hazardous combustion products : On combustion or on thermal decomposition (pyrolysis) releases : Toxic vapors Carbon oxides (CO, CO2) Phenol Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Do not allow run-of f from f ire-f ighting to enter drains or water courses. Cool down the containers exposed to heat with a water spray. Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorized personnel. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Stop leak if saf e to do so. Do not allow uncontrolled discharge of product into the environment. Cleanup Procedures For containment : Shovel into suitable and closed container f or disposal. Methods f or cleaning up : Decontaminate and wash the f loor with: Sodium hydroxide (2 - 5%). Wash of f with plenty of water. Recover the cleaning water f or subsequent disposal. Other inf ormation : Avoid creating or spreading dust. Concerning disposal elimination af ter cleaning, see item 13. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Ground the equipment. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Hygiene measures : Always wash hands af ter handling the product. Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. Conditions for Safe Storage The f loor of the depot should be impermeable and designed to f orm a water-tight basin. Store in a well-ventilated place. Protect from light. Keep away from open f lames, hot surf aces and sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture. Incompatible products : Alkalis and caustic products. Oxidizing materials. Special rules on packaging : Store in original container. Packaging materials : Recommended materials : Stainless steel. Plastic materials. Polyethylene. Polypropylene. Packing material to avoid : Some plastics. Steel. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters No additional inf ormation available Appropriate Engineering Controls Extraction to remove dust at its source. Emergency eye wash f ountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Environmental exposure controls : Do not allow uncontrolled discharge of product into the environment PPE - Eye/Face Protection Saf ety glasses with side shields PPE - Skin Protection Wear suitable gloves. The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specif ications of EC directive 89/686/EEC and the resultant standard EN 374. Breakthrough time : ref er to the recommendations of the supplier PPE - Body Protection Protective clothing PPE - Respiratory Protection breathing apparatus with f ilter. Handling product in bulk: Particle f ilter. (EN 143) Page 2 of 4 Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Physical state: solid. Appearance: Crystalline powder. Needles. Color: White. Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits The product is not f lammable. (Test N.1 Test method f or readily combustible solids). Odor Odorless Vapor Pressure 0.0002 hPa (25 �C) Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density No data available pH 2.4 (2% (m/v)) (Aqueous solution) Relative Density No data available Melting Point/Freezing Point 157 - 160 �C Solubility Soluble in : Ether. Acetone. Ethanol. Chlorof orm. Water: 2 g/l (20 �C) Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range 256 �C (1013 hPa) Flash Point 157 �C (Closed cup) Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) The product is not f lammable. (Test N.1 Test method f or readily combustible solids). Partition Coefficient Log Pow : ? 2 Auto-Ignition Temperature 549 �C Decomposition Temperature 230 �C (2 K/min) Viscosity Not applicable. Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity To our knowledge, the product does not present any particular risk, under normal conditions of use. Chemical Stability Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Risk of dust explosion Conditions to Avoid High temperature. Incompatible Materials Alkalis and caustic products. Oxidizing materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral Harmf ul if swallowed. LD50 oral rat 891 mg/kg (male) Acute Toxicity - Inhalation LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l) > 0.9 mg/l/1h (dust) Acute Toxicity - Dermal LD50 dermal rat > 2000 mg/kg Acute Toxicity - Eye Causes serious eye damage. pH: 2.4 (2 % (m/v)) (Aqueous solution) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Skin-rabbit Results Mild skin irritation-24 h Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Causes serious eye damage. pH: 2.4 (2 % (m/v)) (Aqueous solution) Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation Not classif ied Germ Cell Mutagenicity Not classif ied. In vitro and in vivo tests did not reveal any genotoxic potential Carcinogenicity IARC Not classif ied. Carcinogenicity ACGIH Not classif ied. Carcinogenicity NTP Not classif ied. Carcinogenicity OSHA Not classif ied. Reproductive Toxicity Not classif ied Reproductive toxicity : NOAEL, P, rat: 225 mg/kg bodyweight/day NOAEL, F1, rat: 67,5 mg/kg bodyweight/day NOAEL, F2, rat: 67,5 mg/kg bodyweight/day (Results obtained on a similar product) Developmental toxicity : NOAEL, teratogenicity, Oral, rat: 50 mg/kg NOAEL, maternal toxicity, Oral, rat: 50 mg/kg Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Not classif ied Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure Not classif ied Aspiration Hazard Not classif ied. Page 3 of 4 Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity The product is not considered harmf ul to aquatic organisms or to cause long-term adverse ef f ects in the environment. LC50 f ish 1380 mg/l/96h (Pimephales promelas) EC50 Daphnia 870 mg/l/48h (Daphnia magna) ErC50 (algae) > 100 mg/l/72h (Desmodesmus subspicatus) NOEC chronic crustacea 10 mg/l/ 21 d (Daphnia magna) Persistence and Degradability Readily biodegradable. 100 % biodegradation (14 days). Bio-accumulative Potential Log Pow â?? 2 Bioaccumulative potential Not potentially bioaccumulable. Mobility in Soil Mobile in soils Other Adverse Effects No data available Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Dispose of in accordance with relevant local regulations. Incinerate at a licensed installation. Additional inf ormation : Completely empty the packaging prior to decontamination. Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Dispose of in accordance with relevant local regulations. Incinerate at a licensed installation. Additional inf ormation : Completely empty the packaging prior to decontamination. Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment. Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available 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 Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Health hazard - Acute toxicity (any route of exposure) Health hazard - Serious eye damage or eye irritation Physical hazard - Combustible dust Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List) Salicylic acid (69-72-7) Listed on the EEC inventory EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) National regulations No additional inf ormation available 15.3. US State regulations Salicylic acid (69-72-7) U.S. - Calif ornia - Proposition 65 - Other inf ormation This product does not contain any substances known to the state of Calif ornia to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity Section 16: Other Information Additional Information N/A Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/09/2019 16:57 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
