General Information
Revision date
2018-01-18
Product name
5-Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate
Product Synonyms
3-Carboxy-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid dihydrate; 2-Hydroxy-5-sulfobenzoic acid
CAS No.
5965-83-3
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Light sensitive
