| [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. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. | |
| [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] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 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] Slightly brown solid. Acetic odor. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 228 - 231 | |
| [Density] 1.654 g/cm3 (18.5 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 2.28 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] .79 | |
| [Product Name] 2-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid | |
| [Synonyms] 2-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid 5-Nitro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid 5-Nitrosalicylic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_96-97-9.htm">96-97-9 | |
| [Formula] C7H5NO5 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 183.12 | |
| [EINECS] 202-548-8 | |
| [Merck] 12,6730 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 2213719 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-10-00-00255 | |
| [EC Class] irritant | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. | |
| [Disposal Code] 4 | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents - strong bases. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2918 29 90 |