| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Will burn if involved in a fire. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Extinguishing media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Do NOT use dry chemical. In case of 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. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Flammables-area. | |
| [Handling] Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 24/25 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron. | |
| [Respirators] A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149. 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] White solid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 151 - 154 | |
| [Boiling Point] 298 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 5 (0 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 3.85 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 3.05 | |
| [Product Name] Mesitylenecarboxylic acid | |
| [Synonyms] 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic acid b-Isodurylic acid Mesitylenecarboxylic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_480-63-7.htm">480-63-7 | |
| [Formula] C10H12O2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 164.21 | |
| [EINECS] 207-553-9 | |
| [RTECS] DI0887010 | |
| [RTECS Class] Drug | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1866187 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-09-00-01854 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Remove all sources of ignition. | |
| [Disposal Code] 4 | |
| [Incompatibilities] Oxidizing agents, strong acids, moist air or water. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of boron. | |
| [HS Code] 2916 39 00 |
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