Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
65-85-0
Name of the chemical
Benzoic acid
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
8.7
Revision date
2026-03-31
Product name
Benzoic acid
CAS No.
65-85-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Category 1 (Lungs)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H372 Causes damage to organs (Lungs) through pro- longed or repeated exposure if inhaled.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 1 (Lungs) icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation)
