| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. | |
| [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. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. | |
| [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. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Prolonged exposure can cause damage to the eyes, severe irritation or burns. | |
| [Appearance] Off-white powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 207 - 209 | |
| [Boiling Point] 313 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 4.25 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 1.69 | |
| [Product Name] 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid | |
| [Synonyms] 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid 3-Hydroxy-p-toluic acid 4-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzoic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_586-30-1.htm">586-30-1 | |
| [Formula] C8H8O3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 152.15 | |
| [EINECS] 209-571-2 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1936497 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-10-00-00622 | |
| [EC Class] irritant | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Acids, acetic anhydride, acid chlorides, carbon dioxide, oxidizing agents, bases. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2918 29 90 |
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