Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-618-2/65-85-0
Name of the chemical
Benzoic acid
Concentration
<=100%
General Information
Version
6.11
Revision date
2024-09-06
Product name
Benzoic acid
CAS No.
65-85-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H372 Causes damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 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 advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
- none
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), Lungs, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
