ICSC 1759 - HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHOIC ACID

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HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHOIC ACID	ICSC: 1759 (May 2010)
3-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid beta-Hydroxynaphthoic acid

CAS #: 92-70-6

EC Number: 202-180-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, dry powder.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Burns.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Sore throat. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye damage Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHOIC ACID

ICSC: 1759

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₁H₈O₃/HOC₁₀H₆COOH Molecular mass: 188.2 Melting point: 220°C Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.047 (very poor) Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: (negligible) Flash point: >150°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: >400°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.4-3.59

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₁H₈O₃/HOC₁₀H₆COOH
Molecular mass: 188.2
Melting point: 220°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.047 (very poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: (negligible)
Flash point: >150°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: >400°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.4-3.59

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the kidneys, liver and endocrine system.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the kidneys, liver and endocrine system.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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