ACETO CHEMICAL CO INC -- SODIUM BENZOATE  -- 6505-00N055231
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BENZOATE
MSDS Date:12/14/1992
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N055231
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ACETO CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1 HOLLOW LANE
City:LAKE SUCCESS
State:NY
ZIP:11042
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-627-6000
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:IO469
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ACETO CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:126-02 NORTHERN BLVD
Box:City:FLUSHING
State:NY
ZIP:11368
Country:US
Phone:718-898-2300
CAGE:IO469
Company Name:ACETO CORP
Address:126-02 NORTHERN BLVD
Box:City:CORONA
State:NY
ZIP:11368-1523
Country:US
Phone:516-627-6000
CAGE:3K700

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BENZOIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM BENZOATE)
CAS:532-32-1
RTECS #:DH6650000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 4100 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION TO THE SKIN,
    EYES, NOSE AND THROAT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: IF IRRITATION RESULTS
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . NOT COMBUSTIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE CARBON
    MONOXIDE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:MINIMIZE DUST ACCUMULATIONS BY
    CLEANING UP FROM FLOORS, WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
Other Precautions:NONE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES SHOULD BE
    FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING THIS CHEMICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV: 25 LBS/CUBIC FOOT (H*2O=1).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF THROUGH AN APPROVED CHEMICAL SEWER OR
    BURY IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL.

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