Material Safety Data Sheet
4-AMINOBENZALDEHYDE
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 4-AMINOBENZALDEHYDE
Catalog Numbers: 86-17064

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS# 556-18-3
Chemical Name: 4-AMINOBENZALDEHYDE
Percent  90%

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
Appearance: yellow solid.
Light sensitive. Moisture sensitive. 
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin. 

Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. 
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. 
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. 
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. 
Chronic: Not available. 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. 
Ingestion: Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. 
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. 
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressuredemand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. 
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. 
Flash Point: Not available. 
Autoignition Temperature: Not available. 
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. 
                               Upper: Not available. 
NFPA Rating: Not published.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. 
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling:   Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Mechanical exhaust required.
Storage:  Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. 
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name    ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
4-Aminobenzaldehyde none listed none listed none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: : No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. 
Personal Protective Equipment 
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses.
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 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Solid 
Appearance: yellow 
Odor: Not available. 
pH: Not available. 
Vapor Pressure: Not available. 
Vapor Density: Not available. 

Evaporation Rate:Not available. 
Viscosity: Not available. 
Boiling Point: Not available. 
Freezing/Melting Point:77 - 79 deg C 
Decomposition Temperature:Not available. 
Solubility: Not available. 
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available. 
Molecular Formula:C7H7NO 
Molecular Weight:121.14

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Not available. 
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, light, exposure to moist air or water. 
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. 
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:      
CAS# 556-18-3: CU4400000 
LD50/LC50: Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 556-18-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No data available. 
Teratogenicity: No data available. 
Reproductive Effects: No data available. 
Mutagenicity: No data available. 
Neurotoxicity: No data available. 
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
13.1 Waste treatment methods
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 
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XI
Risk Phrases:
     R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
Safety Phrases:
     S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of 
     water and seek medical advice. 
     S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 556-18-3: No information available. 
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 556-18-3 is listed on Canada's NDSL List. 
Canada - WHMIS
     WHMIS: Not available. 
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations. 

Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List

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.