KALAMA CHEMICAL INC -- BENZOIC ACID -- 6810-00N043062 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BENZOIC ACID
MSDS Date:10/10/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N043062
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KALAMA CHEMICAL INC
Address:1296 NW 3RD
City:KALAMA
State:WA
ZIP:98625
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-673-2550
Emergency Phone Num:206-673-2550;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO395
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KALAMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:BANK OF CALIFORNIA CENTER
Box:City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98184
Phone:206-673-2550
CAGE:DO395

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

Ingred Name:BENZOIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:65-85-0
RTECS #:DG0875000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:PERSONAL PROT EQUIP. COMPLY W/REGS GOVERNING
    CONFINED SPACE ENTRY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:HYGIENE PRACT:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE
    REUSE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 2530 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NOTE: HEALTH STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT
    EXPOSURES TO CHEMICALS POSE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS WHICH MAY VARY
    FROM PERSON TO PERSON. THEREFORE EXPOSURES TO LIQUIDS, VAPORS,
    MISTS OR FUMES SHOULD BE MINIMIZED . ACUTE: INHAL:INHALATION OF
    DUST MAY IRRITATE THE NOSE AND THROAT. EYES:CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SKIN:MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
    INGEST:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CHRONIC: PROLONGED CONTACT WITH
    THE SKIN MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:IF OVERCOME BY EXPOSURE, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.
    GIVE OXYGEN/ARTF RESP AS NEEDED. OBTAIN EMER MED ATTN. EYES:IN CASE
    OF CNTCT, IMMED IRRIGATE W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
    OBTAIN ME D ATTN IF IRRIT PERSISTS. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG AS
    NEEDED. WASH SKIN THORO W/MILD SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN MED ATTN IF
    IRRIT DEVELOPS. INGEST:IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMIT. OBTAIN EMER MED
    ATTN.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:250F,121C
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO
    EXTINGUISH FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO COOL THE FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONC DUST IS EXPLO HAZ. PVNT BUILDUP OF
    DUST ON FLOORS, WALLS & EQUIP. DECOMP UNDER FIRE CNDTNS WILL
    GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE & MAY GENERATE OTHER TOX VAPS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. SWEEP UP AND
    REMOVE TO DISPOSAL CONTAINER. IF MOLTEN, ALLOW TO SOLIDIFY BEFORE
    REMOVING. REPORT SPILLS AS PER REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOTE:FLASH PT & MELTING PT OF BENZOIC
    ACID ARE NEARLY IDENTICAL. THEREFORE, STORAGE OF MOLTEN BENZOIC
    ACID INVOLVES STORAGE OF LIQ W/IN ITS (SUPDAT)
Other Precautions:DUE TO ITS HIGH MELTING POINT (122C/252F), THE
    HANDLING OF MOLTEN BENZOIC ACID CAN RESULT IN THERMAL BURNS. THE
    USE OF FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING FACE SHIELD, GOGGLES,
    HELMET, JACKET, PANTS A ND BOOTS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF DUSTS ARE CREATED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    DUST RESPIRATOR. TLV FOR NUISANCE DUST IS: TOTAL 10 MG/M3;
    RESPIRABLE - 5MG/M3.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGG & FULL FCSHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE SFTY SHOWER EQUIPPED W/EYEWASH
    FOUNTAIN IN IMMED VICIN OF POTNTL EXPOS. PROT CLTHG INCL JACKET,
    PANTS & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACT. WASH HANDS
    BEFORE EATING, DRINKING/SMKNG/USING TOILET FACILITIES. PROMPTLY
    (ING 3)
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:1.32 @ 24C (SOLID); 1.06 @ 150C (MOLTEN). VP:NEGLIGIBLE @
    20C. HNDLG/STOR PREC:FLAM RANGE. FLAM RATING FOR MOLTEN BENZOIC
    ACID (UNDER HMIS/NFPA) IS "3." ISOLATE, VENT, DRAIN, WASH & PURGE
    SY S/EQUIP BEFORE MAINT/REPAIR. REMOVE ALLIGNIT SOURCES. CHECK ATM
    FOR EXPLOSIVENESS & O2 DEFICIENCIES. USE ADEQ (ING 2)

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

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:480F,249C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:252F,122C
Vapor Pres:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:SUPDAT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.3%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO LIGHT TAN CHIPS, GRANULES, OR POWDER.
    ODORLESS TO CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS
    WILL GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE & MAY GENERATE OTHER TOXIC VAPORS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT CONTAMINATE
    ANY STREAMS, LAKES OR PONDS.

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