ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- 3,5-DIAMINOBENZOIC ACID, 98%, D1280-5  -- 6810-00N038065
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3,5-DIAMINOBENZOIC ACID, 98%, D1280-5
MSDS Date:12/19/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N038065
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BENZOIC ACID, 3,5-DIAMINO-;(3,5-DIAMINOBENZOIC ACID)
CAS:535-87-5
RTECS #:DG6186000
Fraction by Wt: 98%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS
    IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND	UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. THE
    CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICO LOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN
    THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH
    SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. I NHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT
    MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEM
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP,
    PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL  SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    AND CLOTHING. IRRITANT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:455F,235C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:455F,235C
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT-TAN POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGUL ATIONS .

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