Material Safety Data Sheet
2-Fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid  

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 2-Fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid
Catalog Numbers: 86-43528

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS# 67531-86-6
Chemical Name: 2-Fluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid 
Percent  98%
EINECS/ELINCS -0
Hazard Symbols: Xi
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
Serious eye damage (Category 1)
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard Statements: none
 
Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Cause irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes eye burns.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been  thoroughly investigated.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: no data available

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Hydrogen fluoride
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
7.3 Specific end uses: no data available

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection: Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of  contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and  the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection: Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection: Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such  as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State:  powder
Color: slight pink
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: not available
Freezing/Melting Point: 159 - 163 °C - lit
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Very soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: no data
Molecular Formula: C7H5FO3 
Molecular Weight: 156.11

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Not avaialbe.
Conditions to Avoid: no data available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: no data
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
RTECS#:   
CAS# 67531-86-6 :
Carcinogenicity:
ICRC:No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Additional ecological information:
     General notes: No data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID:  -                                                  IMDG:  -                                                     IATA:  -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID:  Not dangerous goods
IMDG:  Not dangerous goods

IATA:  Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID:  -                                                  IMDG:  -                                                     IATA:  -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID:  -                                                  IMDG:  -                                                     IATA:  -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                                                IMDG Marine pollutant: no                         IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
no data available

According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Hazard symbol(s)
R-phrase(s)
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S-phrase(s)
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S39 Wear eye/face protection.

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.