Material Safety Data Sheet
5-iodo-2-methyl benzoic acid  
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 5-iodo-2-methyl benzoic acid  
Catalog Numbers: 86-42097

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS# 54811-38-0
Chemical Name: 5-iodo-2-methyl benzoic acid  
Percent  98%
EINECS/ELINCS:
Hazard Symbols: Xi
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
May be harmful if swallowed.Cause irritation to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes serious eye irritation.

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: Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting. 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
For small (incipient) fires, use media such as "alcohol" foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. For large fires, apply water from as far as possible. Use very large quantities (flooding) of water applied as a mist or spray; solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
No data available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

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 section

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
Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 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: impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection: For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance: Slight yellow powder
b) Odour: no data available
c) Odour Threshold: no data available
d) pH: no data available
e) Melting point/freezing point: no data available
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: not data available
 g) Flash point: 159.2 °C
h) Evaporation rate: no data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas): no data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: no data available
k) Vapour pressure: no data available
l) Vapour density: no data available
m) Relative density:  no data available
n) Water solubility: no data available
o) Partition coefficient: noctanol/ water: no data available
p) Autoignition temperature: no data available
q) Decomposition temperature: no data available
r) Viscosity: no data available
s) Explosive properties: no data available
t) Oxidizing properties: no data available
u)MF: C8H7IO2           FW:262.04
 v)Density: 1.867 g/cm3
9.2 Other safety information: no data available

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Reactivity: no data available
Chemical stability: no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions: no data available
Conditions to avoid: no data available.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products: Other decomposition products - no data available

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization: no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
Carcinogenicity: IARC: 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.
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Additional Information: RTECS: Not available

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity
no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

no data available
12.6 Other adverse effects
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 
UN number
ADR/RID: N/A            IMDG: N/A         IATA: N/A
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods           IMDG: Not dangerous goods         IATA: Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: N/A            IMDG: N/A         IATA: N/A
Packaging group
ADR/RID: N/A            IMDG: N/A         IATA: N/A
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                IMDG Marine pollutant: no                       IATA: no
Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
      Hazard Class:Xi
      Risk Phrases:
             R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
      Safety Phrases:
             S 22 Do not breathe dust
             S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
             S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing

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.