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Section 1 -
Chemical Product and Company Identification |
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MSDS Name: |
M-Methoxyphenylacetic
acid |
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Catalog
Numbers: |
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Synonyms: |
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Company
Identification: |
www.peakchem.com |
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
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CAS# |
Chemical
Name: |
% |
EINECS# |
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1798-09-0 |
M-Methoxyphenylacetic
acid |
99.00% |
217-282-8 |
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Hazard
Symbols: |
XN
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Risk
Phrases: |
22 36/37/38
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Section 3 -
Hazards Identification |
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EMERGENCY
OVERVIEW |
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Harmful if
swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin. |
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Potential
Health Effects |
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Eye: |
Causes eye
irritation. |
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Skin: |
Causes skin
irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
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Ingestion: |
Harmful if
swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
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Inhalation: |
Causes
respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
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Chronic: |
No
information found. |
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Section 4 -
First Aid Measures |
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Eyes: |
Flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
medical aid. |
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Skin: |
Get medical
aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
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Ingestion: |
Get medical
aid. Wash mouth out with water. |
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Inhalation: |
Remove from
exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. |
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Notes to
Physician: |
Treat
symptomatically and supportively. |
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Section 5 -
Fire Fighting Measures |
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General
Information: |
As in any
fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent),
and full protective gear. |
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Extinguishing Media: |
Use water
spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
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General
Information: |
Use proper
personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
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Spills/Leaks: |
Vacuum or
sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Do not let
this chemical enter the environment. |
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Section 7 -
Handling and Storage |
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Handling: |
Avoid
breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
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Storage: |
Store in a
cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
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Section 8 -
Exposure Controls, Personal Protection |
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Engineering
Controls: |
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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. |
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Exposure
Limits |
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CAS#
1798-09-0:
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Personal
Protective Equipment |
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Eyes: |
Wear
chemical splash goggles. |
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Skin: |
Wear
appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
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Clothing: |
Wear
appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure. |
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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.
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Section 9 -
Physical and Chemical Properties |
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Physical
State: |
Powder |
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Color: |
white
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Odor: |
Not
available |
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pH: |
Not
available |
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Vapor
Pressure: |
Not
available |
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Viscosity: |
Not
available |
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Boiling
Point: |
Not
available |
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Freezing/Melting Point: |
71 - 73 deg
C |
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Autoignition Temperature: |
Not
available |
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Flash
Point: |
Not
available |
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Explosion
Limits: Lower: |
Not
available |
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Explosion
Limits: Upper: |
Not
available |
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Decomposition Temperature: |
Not
available |
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Solubility
in water: |
Slightly
soluble |
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Specific
Gravity/Density: |
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Molecular
Formula: |
C9H10O3
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Molecular
Weight: |
166.18
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Section 10
- Stability and Reactivity |
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Chemical
Stability: |
Stable
under normal temperatures and pressures. |
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Conditions
to Avoid: |
Incompatible materials, dust generation. |
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Incompatibilities with Other Materials |
Strong
oxidizing agents. |
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Hazardous
Decomposition Products |
Carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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Hazardous
Polymerization |
Will not
occur. |
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Section 11
- Toxicological Information |
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RTECS#: |
CAS#
1798-09-0: AI8940000
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LD50/LC50: |
RTECS: Not
available. |
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Carcinogenicity: |
M-Methoxyphenylacetic
acid - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP,
or CA Prop 65.
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Other: |
The
toxicological properties have not been fully
investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for complete
information. |
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Section 12
- Ecological Information |
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Other: |
Do not
empty into drains.
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Section 13
- Disposal Considerations |
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Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state,
and local regulations. |
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Section 14
- Transport Information |
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IATA
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IMO
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RID/ADR
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Shipping
Name: |
Not
regulated. |
Not
regulated. |
Not
regulated. |
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Hazard
Class: |
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UN Number:
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Packing
Group: |
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Section 15
- Regulatory Information |
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European/International Regulations |
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Section 16
- Other Information |
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MSDS
Creation Date: |
7/16/2001 |
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Revision #2
Date |
7/02/2007 |
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Revisions
were made in Sections: |
1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, |
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