Product ID:METHYL SALICYLATE, USP
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-982-5985
MSDS Number: BGBKV

Emergency Phone: (517) 636-4400

Cage: EO044

Telephone: 517-496-4388

Cage: 71984

METHYL SALICYLATE

CAS: 119-36-8

RTECS: VO4725000

Fraction By Weight: 99%.

Effects of Overexposure:INHAL-CNS
DEPRESSN,DIZZ,CONFUSN,CNVLSN,COMA&POSS DEATH.INGEST-THROAT&STOM
PAIN,SPONT VMTNG,CNS DPRSN

First Aid:EYE&SKIN:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O.EYES:GET MEDCL ATTN IF NEC.
REMOVE&WASH CNTMNTD CLOTHNG BFRE REUSE.INHAL:IF ILL EFFECTS,REMOVE
TO FRSH AIR&CALL PHYSICIAN.INGEST:INDUCE VOMITNG&CALL PHYSICIAN.NO
SPECFC ANTIDOTE KNWN.WATCH FOR RESP ALKLSS&RCTNS OF PT.

Flash Point:214 F COC
Extinguishing Media:LARGE FIRE-WATER FOG, FOAM; SMALL FIRE-CO*2, DRY
CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OF ANY IGNITION SOURCE. NO SMOKING OR
FLARES. EVACUATE AREA IN CASE OF LARGE LEAK OR RUPTURE. ENTER SPILL
AREA W/FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING BOOTS. DIKE SPILL
IMMEDIATELY & DO NOT USE WAT ER FOR CLEAN-UP.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRACTICE CARE TO AVOID EYE & SKIN
CONTACT & TO AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS IF GENERATED.
Other Precautions:VAPORS AT HIGH CONC LIKELY TO CAUSE EYE IRRIT,SHLD BE
NO CORNEAL INJ.MFG ESTMTS LD FOR 100 LB PRSN TO BE > 1 TSP.NOT
LIKELY TO BE PROB FROM INHAL UNLESS HANDLD HOT.

Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL VAPOR TO COMFORT LEVEL.
Eye Protection:SFTY GLASSES W/O SDE SHLD
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN, BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIFIC GRAVITY MEASURED AT 25 C. SKIN CONTACT: UP TO MILD IRRITATION,
NOT LIKELY TO BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN IN TXC AMNTS.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:432 F
Vapor Pres:1.5
Spec Gravity:1.18
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, WINTERGREEN ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHENOL, CO*2, METHANOL

Waste Disposal Methods:RUN-OFF CAN BE TOXIC TO FISH. REMOVE LIQUID BY
PUMPING TO SALVAGE TANKS OR DRUMS. IRON CONTAINERS ARE SUITABLE.
FINAL LIQUID CLEAN-UP CAN BE ABSORBED WITH SORB-ALL OR SAWDUST.
INCINERATE UNDER CONTROL LED CONDITIONS.

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