Phoenix College - - Chemical Data Sheet
[Home] [Index] [References] - [Previous] [Next]
[107] [130] [138] [151] [152] [154] [230] [235] [236]

benzoic acid
C₆H₅COOH    fw=122.13

Hazards

Avoid contact. Harmful in inhaled or ingested.
Causes skin and eye irritation.

A mild irritant to skin, eyes and mucous membrans. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Human systmeic effects by inhalation include dyspnea and allergic dermatitis. (21,3)

Emergency Procedures

Skin contact areas should be washed well with water.

If ingested, INDUCE vomiting and call a physician. (21)

Toxicity

Exposure limits, acute, cancer and reproductive effects:
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. (3,8)

Contact MOD (hmn) 22 mg/m³ (3)
Inhalation ()
Ingestion LD50 (rat) ³3040 mg/kg (21)

Flammability and Explosion Hazard

Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. (21)
Explosion hazardis unknown. ()

Flashpoint 250°F (3)
Autoignition Temperature 1060°F (3)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) ()
Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) ()
Vapor Density 4.21 (21)

Decomposition

When heated to decomposition, benzoic acid emits a acrid smoke and irritation fumes. (3)

Decomposition Temperature: ()
Decomposition Products: ( )

Chemical Incompatibility

Keep away from oxidizing materials. (21)

Other Properties

Melting Point	121.7°C (3)
Boiling Point	249°C (3)
Solubility in Water	moderate (3)
Density	1.32 g/mL @ 20°C (21)
Other Chemical and Physical Properties: (3,21)
White crystaline powder. Scales or needles. Odorless or slight odor.

Spill Procedure

Sweep up and wash with water. (21)

Waste Disposal

Dispose with organic solid waste. Send material to an approved landfill. (4,21)

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. (21)