3-NITROBENZOIC ACID
Safety Data Sheet
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DUDLEY CORPORATION
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Effective Date: January 1, 2018
1. PRODUCT ID: CAS No: 121-92-6 Weight: 167.12 Formula: C7H5NO4
2. HAZARDOUS ID: GHS Classification: Acute aquatic toxicity (Cat 3)Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Signal word: WARNING
Hazard statement(s): H302: Harmful if swallowed.H315: Causes skin irritationH319:Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statement(s): P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P273: Avoid release into environment P264: wash skin thoroughly after handlingP405: Store locked up.
P270: Do not drink, eat, smoke, when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protectionP330: Rinse mouth
P302 + P352: If on skin gently wash with plenty of soap & water.
P304 + P340: If inhaled: remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P301 + P312:If Swallowed: Call 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 P312:Call Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions)
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: consult physician P337 + P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
HMIS Classification: Health hazard 2, Flammability 0, Physical hazards 0
NFPA Rating: Health hazard 2, Fire 0, Reactivity hazard 0
Potential Health Effects: Eye: Risk of serious damage to eyes.Skin: Harmful in contact with skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation.
3. COMPOSITION / INFO ON INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Name CAS No.Percent
3-Nitrobenzoic acid 121-92-6 99%
4. FIRST AIDMEASURES: Eyes: rinse for 15 min with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin:. Rinse with plenty of soap & water and seek medical advice.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Consult a physician. Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: Info: wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure demand, MSHA/NIOSH (Approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Special Hazards Arising: Carbon & Nitrogen oxides.
Extinguishing: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
Auto-ignition Temp: Not applicable. Explosion Limits: Not available.
6. ACCIDENT RELEASE MEASURES: Info: Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Sweep up or absorb material and place into a suitable clean, dry closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.Do not let product enter drains.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances & moisture.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION: Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Chemical NameACGIH NIOSH OSHA-Final / Vacated PEL’s
3-Nitrobenzoic acidNone listed None listedNone listed
PPE: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective clothing or suit to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile.
Hand Protection: Handle with gloves. Dispose of contaminated gloves. Nitrile 0.11mm
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator’s use. Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the workday.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: Appearance: Light Yellow powder. pH: ca. at 5 g/l Evaporation Rate: No data. Partition coefficient: log Pow: 1.82 Solubility: ca 3 g/l at 25˚C
Flash Point:190 ˚C – closed cup Melting Point: 139-141˚C (282-286˚F)elative Density: 1.49 g/cm3 at 20˚C(68˚F)
10. STABILITY REACTIVITY: Hazardous Decomposition Products: See section 5
Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Avoid: MoistureIncompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: RTECS#: DH5000000LD50/LC50: Oral, mouset: LD50=1,450 mg/kg;
Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral: Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
Carcinogenicity: No component of this product present at levels ≥ 0.1% is identified as probable, possible carcinogen IARC, ACGIH, NTP, OSHA. Mutagenicity: Genotoxicity in vitro-Ames test - S. typhimurium, positive
Other Studies:Damage to the Eyes., may cause respiratory irritation
12. ECOLOGICAL INFO: Fate: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Toxicity: LC50 – Oryzias latipes – 50 mg/l – 96H
Persistance & Degradability: aerobic Biochemical oxygen demand, Result: 0-12% not readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: Cyprinus carpio (Carp) – 6 weeks, Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 7:1
Mobility in soil: No data available.PBT and vPvB assessment: no data available
Other: Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): 6.39 mg/gChemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 47.7 mg/g
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classifications. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
RCRA P-Series: None listedRCRA U-Series: None listed.
14. TRANSPORT INFO: Not Regulated
15. REGULATORY INFO: Section 311/312: Acute Health Hazard
Section 302 None of the chemicals in this product have an RQ or a TPQ. Section 313 No chemicals are reported STATE: CAS#121-92-6is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
Pennsylvannia Right To Know:3-Nitrobenzoic AcidCAS# 121-92-6
New Jersey Right To Know:3-Nitrobenzoic AcidCAS# 121-92-6
EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONSEuropean Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: TWGK (Water Danger/Protection)CAS#121-92-6: No information available.
Canada – DSL/NDSLCAS#121-92-6is listed on Canada’s NDSL List.
Canada – WHMISThis product has a WHMIS classifications of D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
16. DISCLAIMER INFO: DUDLEY CORPORATION provides the information herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. DUDLEY CORPORATION makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, DUDLEYCORPORATION will not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information.