BENZOIC ACID

Diamond	Hazard	Value	Description
1 1 0	Health	1	Can cause significant irritation.
	Flammability	1	Must be preheated before ignition can occur.
	Instability	0	Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
	Special

A white crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the potential for environmental damage if released. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other chemicals, as a food preservative, and for other uses.

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Vapor from molten benzoic acid may form explosive mixture with air. The finely powdered dry acid is a significant dust explosion hazard [Bretherick, 5th ed., 1995, p. 884]. In air very rapid combustion occurs [Wilson, L.Y. et al., J. Chem. Ed., 1985, 62(10), p. 902]. Slightly soluble in water.

Behavior in Fire: Vapor from molten benzoic acid may form explosive mixture with air. Concentrated dust may form explosive mixture. (USCG, 1999)

Dust may be irritating to nose and eyes. At elevated temperatures, fumes may cause irritation of eyes, respiratory system, and skin. (USCG, 1999)

At high temperature BENZOIC ACID can react with oxidizing reagents.

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Bureau of Mines dust respirator; when melted material present, use eye protection and organic respirator for fumes. (USCG, 1999)

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EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

• BENZENE CARBOXYLIC ACID
• BENZENE FORMIC ACID
• BENZENECARBOXYLIC ACID
• BENZENEFORMIC ACID
• BENZENEMETHANOIC ACID
• BENZENEMETHONIC ACID
• BENZOATE
• BENZOIC ACID
• CARBOXYBENZENE
• CARBOXYLBENZENE
• DIACYCLIC ACID
• DRACYCLIC ACID
• DRACYLIC ACID
• E 210
• HA 1
• HA 1 (ACID)
• PHENYL CARBOXYLIC ACID
• PHENYLCARBOXYLIC ACID
• PHENYLFORMIC ACID
• RETARDED BA
• RETARDER BA
• RETARDEX
• SALVO LIQUID
• SALVO POWDER
• SOLVO POWDER
• TENN-PLAS
• TENNPLAS