General Information
Revision date
2015-05-01
Product name
BETA-RESORCYLIC ACID
Product Synonyms
2,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
Chemical name
ORGANIC ACID
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Starting material for dyes, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, cosmetic preparations, and fine chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-733-3665 or 1-972-404-3228 (U.S.); CHEMTREC (U.S.) 1-800-424-9300; Number
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
INDSPEC Chemical Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@oxy.com or 1-972-404-3245
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ********************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: White Physical State: Solid
Appearance/Odor
Crystalline, Powder Odorless
Signal word
WARNING WARNING
Health hazards
CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
Physical hazards
Dust (powder) may form explosive mixture in air
Precautionary statements
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear eye and face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. - Prevention Wear eye and face protection Wash thoroughly after handling - Response IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention - Storage There are no Precautionary-Storage phrases assigned - Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.
Additional information
Not for use or storage in or around home. Good hygiene and safety practices should be used when handling and working with this material. Good hygiene practices include but are not limited to: wearing suitable gloves and/or eye protection; washing hands and affected skin immediately after handling, before breaks, and at the end of the workday; regularly cleaning work area and clothing; etc. **********************************************************************************************************************************
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS CONTACT HAZARD - EYE Category 2A - Causes serious eye irritation GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - No data available. Not classified. INHALATION: GHS ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL Not classified as acutely toxic by oral exposure per OSHA-GHS criteria GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - Not classified as acutely toxic by dermal exposure per OSHA-GHS criteria. DERMAL: GHS: CARCINOGENICITY: Not classified as a carcinogen per GHS criteria. This product is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA. Unknown Acute Inhalation Toxicity: There is no acute inhalation toxicity data available for this material. 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.
Hazard pictograms
Exclamation mark
Hazard statements
GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) Causes serious eye irritation
2.3 Other hazards
None Known See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION