MSDS for 4-Biphenylacetic acid
Material Safety Data Sheet
4-Biphenylacetic acid, 98%
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 4-Biphenylacetic acid, 98%
Catalog Numbers:  
Synonyms:  
Company Identification: www.peakchem.com
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name: % EINECS#
5728-52-9 4-Biphenylacetic acid 98% 227-233-2
Hazard Symbols: T
  
Risk Phrases: 25 36/37/38
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Poison by ingestion.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:  
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
  Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
  CAS# 5728-52-9:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
 
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Powder
Color: beige
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: 156 - 160 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available
Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available
Explosion Limits: Upper: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: Not available
Specific Gravity/Density:  
Molecular Formula: C14H12O2
Molecular Weight: 212.25
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#: CAS# 5728-52-9: DU8229050
 
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 5728-52-9: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 675 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 164 mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity: 4-Biphenylacetic acid - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
 
Other: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Other: Avoid entering into waters or underground water.
 
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
  IATA IMO RID/ADR
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.* TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1 6.1 6.1
UN Number: 2811 2811 2811
Packing Group: III III III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
 
 
 
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/26/2001
Revision #1 Date 8/07/2006
Revisions were made in Sections: General revision.

 
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