SAFETY DATA SHE ET

MET HYL SALICYLATE

1. I DE NTI FI CA TI ON OF THE SUB ST ANC E/PREPARA TI ON AND THE COM PANY:
PR ODU CT NA ME:
METHYL SALICYLATE
CH EMI CA L NA ME 2: 2-HYDROXYMETHYL BENZOATE
PA RT No. :
RM168
S UPPLIER : J M Loveridge plc
Southbrook Road, Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 1BH
Tel: 023 8022 2008
Fax: 023 8022 2117

2. C OMPOSIT ION/I NF ORMATI ON ON INGR EDI EN TS:
CA S N o. : 119-36-8

3. HA ZARDS ID ENT IFI CATI ON:
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.

4. F I RST AID M EASUR ES:
GENER AL: IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR WHEN SYMPTOMS PERSIST, ALWAYS SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN HA LA TION :
Move affected person to fresh air.If recovery not rapid, seek medical attention.
IN GESTI ON:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. In case of spontaneous vomiting, be sure that vomit
can freely drain because of danger of suffocation. Only when conscious, rinse mouth
with plenty of water and give plenty of water to drink - (approx 500ml). Keep patient at
rest and obtain medical attention.
S KIN : Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before re-use.
EYES : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes while lifting the eye lids.
Seek medical attention. Continue to rinse.

5. F I RE FI GHTI NG ME ASURE S:
EXTIN GU IS HIN G MEDI A:
Water spray, fog or mist, carbon dioxide (CO2), alcohol resistant foam, dry chemicals,
sand, dolomite etc.
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HA ZA RD OUS COMBU STI ON
PR ODU CTS:
Noxious or toxic vapours may be released in fire situation.
PR OTEC TIVE MEA SU RES I N FI RE: Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

6. A CCI DEN TAL RE LE ASE ME ASURE S:
PERS ON AL PREC AU TI ON I N S PILL: Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
PR EC AU TION S TO PR OTEC T
ENV IR ONMEN T:
Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface water.
S PILL CLEAN UP METHOD S:
Take-up spillage with absorbent, inert material and place in a suitable and closable
labelled container for recovery or disposal. Wash the area clean with water and
detergent, observing environmental requirements.

7. HA NDLI NG AND STOR AGE:
S TO RAG E PR ECA UTIO NS : Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place, in securely closed original container.
Store away from sources of heat or ignition.

8. E XPOSU RE CONT ROLS AND PERSONA L PR OTEC TI ON:
VEN TI LATI ON: Provide sufficient ventilation during operations which cause vapour formation.
RES PIR ATOR S: Respiratory protection required in insufficiently ventilated working areas. For short
periods of work, a suitable RPE fitted with a combination charcoal or organic vapour
cartridge is recommended.
PR OTEC TIVE GLOV ES : Use protective gloves.
EYE PR OTEC TION : Approved chemical safety goggles or face protection.
OTHER PR OTECTIO N: Wear suitable personal protective equipment appropriate to the task.
HY GIEN IC WOR K PRA CTIC ES: SKIN PROTECTION - apply barrier cream to hands and exposed skin.

9. P HYSI CAL AN D C HEMI CA L PROP E RTI ES:
AP PEA RA NC E: Colourless to pale yellow oily liquid.
OD OUR /TAS TE: Characteristic aromatic odour.
~ 220 Pres su re: BOILI NG POI NT ( C, in te rval ):
~ 1.19 Tem peratu re (C ): DEN SI TY/S PECI FIC GRA VI TY (g/ ml):
VA POUR DEN SI TY (a ir= 1 ):
5.3
1.3 3 hPa Tem peratu re (C ): 54 VA POUR PRES SU RE:
S OLUBILI TY DES CR IPTI ON: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in: Acetone. Ethanol.
S OLUBILI TY VA LU E (g/ 1 00 g H2 O
2 0C ):
~ 0.7g/l @ 30C
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10 1 Meth od : CC ( Clos e d cup ). FLAS H POI NT (C ):
AU TO IGN ITI ON TEMP. (C ): 450

10. ST ABI LI T Y A ND REAC TI VI TY:
S TA BILI TY :
Stable under normal conditions of use.
CO ND ITION S TO A VOI D:
Avoid excessive heat.
On contact with water reacts slowly to release methanol.
HA ZA RD OUS DEC OMP. PROD UC TS : Thermal decomposition or burning may release oxides of carbon and other hazardous
gases or vapours.

11. T OXI COLOGI CA L I NFORMATI ON:
LD50. Oral. Rat. 887 mg/kg
TOXI COLOGI CA L IN FORMA TION : Repoted fatal dose in adult human - 30 ml by ingestion.
IN HA LA TION : Vapour is irritating to the respiratory system.
IN GESTI ON: Harmful by ingestion.
S KIN : Reported as mild skin irritant in rabbits.
8% solution in mineral oil not irritating when applied to human skin.
EYES :
Irritating to eyes.
Ocular application extremely irritating in rabbits.
OTHER HEA LTH EFFEC TS : Reported to cause mutagenic effects.
MEDI CA L CON SI DERA TION S:
In use, some individuals may exhibit salicylate hypersensitivity characterised by
urticaria, rhinitis, dyspnoea.

12. E COL OGIC AL IN FOR MAT ION :
Eco tox icolo gica l d ata EC50 24 hours Daphnia 50 mg/l
ECOLOG ICA L IN FORMA TION : Avoid release to the environment.
BIO A CC UMU LATIO N: Does not bioaccumulate significantly.
DEGR AD ABI LITY: Potentially biodegradable.

13. D ISPOSAL CONSI DE RATI ONS:
DI S POSA L METHOD S:
This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to
Special Waste Regulations 1996 or according to local regulations, in compliance with
Duty of Care Regulations and Special Waste Regulations.
WAS TE C LAS S: WASTE CODE: 0705** HAZARDOUS PROPERTY: H5
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14. T RAN SPORT I NFORM ATI ON:
GENER AL:
Not subject to provisions of ADR.
LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE:
PR OPER SH IPPI NG N AME I:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, NOS
PR OPER SH IPPI NG N AME II : (methyl salicylate)
UN No . S EA :
UN 3082
IM DG CLA SS : 9
IM DG PA GE N o .:
9028
IM DG PA CK GR .: III
MA RIN E POLLUTAN T:
Yes.
S EA TRA NS PORT NO TES : Classified in accordance with suppliers recommendations.

15. R EGUL AT ORY INF ORMATI ON:
LABEL FOR SUPPLY:
RI S K PHRA SES : R-22 Harmful if swallowed.
R-36 Irritating to eyes.
S AFETY PHR AS ES:
S-24 Avoid contact with skin.
S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S-46 If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container label.
UK R EGULA TORY REFEREN CES: Classification, Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1984. Chemicals (Hazard
Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.

16. O THER I NFORMA TI ON:
IN FOR MATIO N SO UR CES: This product has been classified in accordance with CHIP3 regulations.
REV IS ION COMMEN TS : Edition 01; Revised item(s):
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IS S UED BY : MK
S DS N o . : 311
DA TE: 12/07/02
DI S CLAI MER: The foregoing data has been compiled for safety information only and does not form
part of any selling specification. Information contained in this Data Sheet is to the best
of JMLs knowledge correct at the time of publication. Customers should always satisfy
themselves, that the product which they have selected is entirely suitable for their
purpose under their conditions of use and in compliance with current regulations. For
any further information, please contact the supplier.
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