| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Headache, weakness, ataxia, delirium, fever, dehydration, hypothermia, may also | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36 | |
| [Personal Protection] Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] Off-white powder. | |
| [Melting Point] 134 | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 1.36 | |
| [Product Name] Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | |
| [Synonyms] Benzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-, ethyl ester Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_3943-89-3.htm">3943-89-3 | |
| [Formula] C9H10O4 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 182.17 | |
| [EINECS] 223-529-0 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 2097435 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 3-10-00-01413 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |