S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

Benzoic Acid

1.2 Synonym:

Benzenecarboxylic acid, Phenylformic acid

1.3 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.4 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

Emergencies:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Acute Tox. 4, Eye Irrit. 2

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do no 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.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

Component Composition/Information

Name: Benzoic Acid

Formula: C6H5COOH M.= 122,12 CAS [65-85-0]

EC number (EINECS): 200-618-2

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.

4.2 Inhaling:

Take the person out into the fresh air.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water, keeping eyelids open., Seek medical assistance.

4.5 Swallowing:

Drink large amounts of water., Seek medical assistance.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

Water. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Dry powder.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

5.3 Special risks:

Combustible. In the event of fire, toxic fumes may form. Precipitate fumes formed with water. Cool the recipients with water. Do not allow extinguishing water into surface or underground water courses.

5.4 Protective equipment:

Suitable clothing and footwear. Self-contained breathing equipment.

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale the fumes. Ensure adequate ventilation.

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

Do not allow it to enter the drainage system. Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up dry and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation. Clean any remains with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

No special indications.

7.2 Storage:

Well sealed containers.Dry atmosphere.Atmospheric temperature.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

8.2 Exposure limit control:

8.3 Respiratory protection:

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves nitrile

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and when the job is done.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: solid

Colour:

Granulometry:

Odour: Odourless.

pH: 2,5 - 3,5

Melting point/freezing point: 122,4 °C

Initial boiling point and boiling range: 249,2 °C

Flash point:

Flammability (solid, gas):

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:

Vapour pressure:

Vapour density:

Relative density:

Solubility: 2,9 g/l in water at 20°C

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

Auto-ignition temperature: 570 °C

Decomposition temperature:

Viscosity:

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

Oxidant agents. Fluorine. Oxygen Bases.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

10.4 Complementary information:

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

LD50 oral rat : 1.700 mg/kg

LD L0 oral man : 500 mg/kg

LC50 inh rat : 12,2 mg/l 4h

• Dangerous effects for health:

If inhaled: irritations If swallowed: Irritations to the mucosae If it is absorbed in large quantities: gastro-intestinal disorders Other dangerous characteristics are not discarded. Take the usual precautions for handling chemical products. If dust inhaled: irritations Upon contact with the skin: irritations

Environmental information

12.1 Mobility:

12.2 Ecotoxicity:

12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l):

Fish (L. Macrochirus) 44,6 mg/l/96h

Crustaceans (Daphnia magna) 102 mg/l/24h

Algae 10-100 mg/l/72h

Bacteria (Photobacterium phosphoreum) 17 mg/l/30 min

12.2.2 - Receptor medium:

Risk for the water environment

Risk for the land environment

12.2.3 - Observations:

Ecotoxic data not available.

12.3 Degradability:

12.3.1 - Test:

BOD5 = 1,65 g/g

COD = 1,95 g/g

12.3.2 - Biotic degradation classification:

ThOD = 1,96 g/g

BOD5/COD Biodegradability = -----

High, over 1/3

12.3.3 - Abiotic degradation depending on pH:

12.3.4 - Observations:

12.4 Accumulation:

12.4.1 - Test:

12.5 Other possible effects on the environment:

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Overland (ADR):

By sea (IMDG):

By air (ICAI-IATA):

Regulatory information

Other information

Other precautionary statements

P330 Rinse mouth.

P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Labelling (65/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE)

Review number and date: 3 3.11.10

Date published: 3.11.10

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 2, 3, 15

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.