BENZOIC ACID LR

Substance / Preparation : Benzoic acid

CAS No :65-85-0

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product. 

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : Xn; R22

Xi; R36/38

Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards : Acute toxicity, Oral - Category 4- Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4)

H302 Skin irritation - Category 2 - Warning (CLP : Skin Corr. 2) H315

Eye irritation - Category 2A - Warning (CLP : Eye Irrit. 2) H319

3.2. Label elements

Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) : Xn : Harmful

R Phrase(s) : R22 : Harmful if swallowed.

R36/38 : Irritating to eyes and skin.

S Phrase(s) : S26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water

and seek medical advice.

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictogram

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.

Ventilate area.

For non-emergency personnel: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify

authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth

as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after

handling. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep

container closed when not in use.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.

Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Irritation : Causes serious eye irritation.

Causes skin irritation.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not

met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Not established.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be

identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation

REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment.

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with

local/national regulations. Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or

special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or

international regulation.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to

restrictions.

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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