J.T. BAKER COMPANY -- METHYL SALICYLATE  -- 6505-00-753-4773
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL SALICYLATE
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-753-4773
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPT.
CAGE:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:METHYL SALICYLATE
CAS:119-36-8
RTECS #:VO4725000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 887MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY
    CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.CHRONIC:MAY DAMAGE HEART,LIVER,KIDNEYS
    AND BLOOD FORMING ORGANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:NAUSEA,HEADACHE,VOMITING,DIZZINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    HEART,LIVER,KIDNEY OR BLOOD AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
    EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET
    PROMPT QUALIFIED ME DICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:101F,38C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION.USE PROPER
    RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.SOAK UP WITH A NON-COMBUSTIBLE
    INERT ABSORBANT(CLAY,SAND);PLACE IN PROPER CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.WASH SPILL AREA TO REMOVE	SLIPPINESS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    SUNLIGHT,HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:**STORAGE CODE--ORANGE** AVOID SKIN AND EYE
    CONTACT.DO NOT INHALE VAPORS/MISTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
    LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:432F,222C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:15.8F,-9.0C
Vapor Pres:0.1
Vapor Density:5.24
Spec Gravity:1.18
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID,CLEAR;COLORLESS;WINTERGREEN ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION,SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON
    MONOXIDE,ALCOHOLS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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