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METHYL SALICYLATEICSC: 1505 (November 2023)
Birch oil
Wintergreen oil
Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoate
2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol
o-Hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester
Salicylic acid, methyl ester
CAS #: 119-36-8
EC Number: 204-317-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.    NO open flames.    Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Nausea. Vomiting. Ringing in the ears. Symptoms may appear if large amounts are accidentally ingested. See Effects of short-term exposure  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Refer immediately for medical attention. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: protective gloves, protective clothing and safety goggles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

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WARNING
Harmful if swallowed
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Harmful to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases. 
PACKAGING
 
METHYL SALICYLATE ICSC: 1505
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR YELLOW-TO-RED OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants and strong bases. On combustion, forms toxic fumes. 

Formula: C8H8O3
Molecular mass: 152.1
Boiling point: 223°C
Melting point: -8°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.18
Solubility in water, g/l at 30°C: 0.74 (very slightly soluble)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.24
Flash point: 101°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.55
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Viscosity: 1.535 mPa*s at 25°C 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and acid-base balance in the body when ingested in large amounts. This may result in delirium, tremors and coma. 

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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