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EC/CAS
65-85-0
Name of the chemical
Benzoic acid
Concentration
Trade secret
General Information
Revision date
2022-09-02
Product name
Benzoic Acid
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
65-85-0
1.2.2. Uses advised against
human or animal consumption
Emergency telephone
For Hazardous Materials or Dangerous Goods Incident
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Company Information
company name
LGC Standards
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
lgcusa@lgcgroup.com, sds-request@lgcgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified according to OSHA. Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
2.2 Label elements
Danger
Hazard statements
Classified according to OSHA. Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection
Response
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell 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 or doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May be harmful in contact with skin.
