2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid

TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD

Revision date : 2026-08-08

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GHS05 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Version

1.3

Revision date

2026-08-08

Product name

2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid

CAS No.

69-72-7

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For laboratory research purposes

Emergency telephone

+81-3-5640-8878, +81-3-5640-8902

Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M017

Company Information

company name

TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

globalbusiness@tcichemicals.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H317, H318, H361, H402

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Central nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard

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