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Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: 5-Sulfosalicylic
acid dihydrate
CAS#:
5965-83-3 (dihydrate) 97-05-2 (anhydrous)
Synonym:
2-Hydroxy-5-sulfobenzoic
acid dihydrate; 2-Hydroxybenzoic-5-sulfonic acid dihydrate;
3-Carboxy-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid dihydrate; Salicylsulfonic acid
dihydrate; Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate
Chemical
Name: Salicylic acid,
5-sulfo-, dihydrate
Chemical
Formula: C7H6O6S.2H20
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
5-Sulfosalicylic
acid dihydrate
5965-83-3
100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: 5-Sulfosalicylic acid (CAS no. 97-05-2): ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2450 mg/kg [Rat]
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation
(lung irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of
ingestion, .
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to mucous membranes, skin,
eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs
damage.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact:Check for and
remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical
attention.
Skin
Contact:In case of
contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin
with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be
used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact:Wash with a
disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation:If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:Do
NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material
are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be
combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
available.
Flash
Points: Not available.
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: These
products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...).
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Slightly
flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: As
with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill:
Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill:Use a shovel to put
the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the
sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment
containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable
protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from
incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, alkalis.
Storage:Keep
container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Sensitive to light. Store in light-resistant containers.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:Use process
enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate
dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection:Splash goggles.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(Powdered solid. Crystalline powder.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 254.22 g/mole
Color:
White.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: 105°C (221°F) -
110 C.
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: Not available.
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water, diethyl ether.
Solubility:
Easily
soluble in cold water. Soluble in diethyl ether. Very soluble in alcohol.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Excess
heat, incompatible materials, light
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive
with oxidizing agents, alkalis.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Sensitive
to light.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Absorbed through
skin. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
5-Sulfosalicylic
acid (CAS no. 97-05-2) Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1850 mg/kg [Rat] (Registry of
Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances).
Chronic
Effects on Humans: May
cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, skin, eyes.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation (lung irritant). Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion, .
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:
5-Sulfosalicylic
acid (CAS no. 97-05-2) Lowest Published Conc: LDL [Rabbit] - Route: Skin; Dose:
7940 mg/kg (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances)
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation with possible burns. May
be absorbed by the skin. It may affect behavior (somnolence) if absorbed by the
skin. Eyes: Causes eye irritation with possible burns and conjunctivitis.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation. Ingestion:
May be harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation. Symptoms
may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It may also affect behavior
(somnolence).
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada):
Not
available. It has not been classfied by the Service du repertoire toxicologique.
However, due to its irritancy, it might be WHMIS classified as D2B.
DSCL
(EEC):
R22-
Harmful if swallowed. R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin. S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice. S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Splash goggles.
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accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate
precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this
product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent
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