Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
99-96-7
Name of the chemical
p-hydroxybenzoic acid
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2024-04-05
Product name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Product Synonyms
4-Carboxyphenol; p-Hydroxybenzoic acid; p-Salicylic acid
CAS No.
99-96-7
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H318
Causes serious eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Beige Odorless Emergency Overview Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Corrosive. Causes eye burns. May cause respiratory irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
