ICSC 1505 - METHYL SALICYLATE

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METHYL SALICYLATE	ICSC: 1505 (November 2023)
Birch oil Wintergreen oil Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoate 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol o-Hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester Salicylic acid, methyl ester

CAS #: 119-36-8

EC Number: 204-317-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. Ringing in the ears. Symptoms may appear if large amounts are accidentally ingested. See Effects of short-term exposure	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: protective gloves, protective clothing and safety goggles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Harmful if swallowed May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases.
PACKAGING

METHYL SALICYLATE

ICSC: 1505

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR YELLOW-TO-RED OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases. On combustion, forms toxic fumes.	Formula: C₈H₈O₃ Molecular mass: 152.1 Boiling point: 223°C Melting point: -8°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.18 Solubility in water, g/l at 30°C: 0.74 (very slightly soluble) Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 13 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.24 Flash point: 101°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.55 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1 Viscosity: 1.535 mPa*s at 25°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR YELLOW-TO-RED OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases. On combustion, forms toxic fumes.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular mass: 152.1
Boiling point: 223°C
Melting point: -8°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.18
Solubility in water, g/l at 30°C: 0.74 (very slightly soluble)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.24
Flash point: 101°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.55
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Viscosity: 1.535 mPa*s at 25°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and acid-base balance in the body when ingested in large amounts. This may result in delirium, tremors and coma.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and acid-base balance in the body when ingested in large amounts. This may result in delirium, tremors and coma.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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