Ethyl Salicylate – 25Lt

Section 1: Identification

• Product Name: Ethyl Salicylate
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester
• CAS Number: 118-61-6

Section 2: Hazard Identification

• Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 4), Acute toxicity (Category 4, Oral)
• Label Elements:
  • Pictograms:
  • Signal Word: Warning
  • Hazard Statements:
    • H227: Combustible liquid
    • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • Precautionary Statements:
    • P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
    • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
    • P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
    • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
    • P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
    • P330: Rinse mouth.
    • P370+P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
    • P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
    • P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Substances:
  • Chemical Name: Ethyl Salicylate
  • CAS Number: 118-61-6
  • Concentration: 100%

Section 4: First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
• Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

• Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
• Special Hazards: Combustible liquid. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
• Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition.
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
• Methods for Cleaning Up: Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material (e.g., sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

• Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
• Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible materials.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Control Parameters: No occupational exposure limits established.
• Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses with side-shields.
  • Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves.
  • Respiratory Protection: Use a respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
  • Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the workday.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Odor: Pleasant, wintergreen-like
• Odor Threshold: No data available
• pH: Not applicable
• Melting Point/Freezing Point: -7°C (19°F)
• Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range: 231°C (448°F)
• Flash Point: 96°C (205°F)
• Evaporation Rate: No data available
• Flammability (solid, gas): Not applicable
• Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: No data available
• Vapor Pressure: 0.06 mmHg at 25°C (77°F)
• Vapor Density: No data available
• Relative Density: 1.17 g/cm³
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
• Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): 2.5
• Auto-ignition Temperature: No data available
• Decomposition Temperature: No data available
• Viscosity: No data available

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

• Reactivity: No data available
• Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No data available
• Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, and sparks.
• Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 1200 mg/kg
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause skin irritation
• Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: May cause eye irritation
• Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: No data available
• Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data available
• Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
• Reproductive Toxicity: No data available
• STOT-Single Exposure: No data available
• STOT-Repeated Exposure: No data available
• Aspiration Hazard: No data available

Section 12: Ecological Information

• Toxicity: No data available
• Persistence and Degradability: No data available
• Bioaccumulative Potential: No data available
• Mobility in Soil: No data available
• Other Adverse Effects: No data available

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

• Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Avoid release into the environment.

Section 14: Transport Information

• UN Number: Not applicable
• UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
• Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
• Packing Group: Not applicable
• Environmental Hazards: Not applicable
• Special Precautions for User: None

Section 15: Regulatory Information

• Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations/Legislation Specific for the Substance: None specified
• Chemical Safety Assessment: No data available