methyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate

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Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
    Chemical Name 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
    Portland OR
    Synonym        Methyl 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoate    
    Chemical Formula        (HO)2C6H3COOCH3    
    CAS Number        2150-45-0    

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Section II.        Composition and Information on Ingredients    
    Chemical Name        CAS Number Percent (%)        TLV/PEL        Toxicology Data    
    2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester        2150-45-0        Min. 99.0 (T) Not available.        Not available.    

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Section III. Hazards Identification
    Acute Health Effects        Irritating to eyes and skin on contact. Inhalation causes irritation of the lungs and respiratory system. Inflammation of the    
    eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening,
    or, occasionally, blistering. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when
    handling this compound.
    CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
    Chronic Health Effects
    MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
    TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
    Toxicity to the reproductive system: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target
    organs damage.

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Section IV.        First Aid Measures    
    Eye Contact        Check for and remove any contact lenses. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Flush eyes with running water for a minimum    
    of 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and
    supportively.
    Skin Contact        If the chemical gets spilled on a clothed portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible,    
    protecting your own hands and body. Place the victim under a deluge shower. If the chemical touches the victim's
    exposed skin, such as the hands: Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive
    soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Seek
    medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Wash any contaminated clothing before reusing.
    If the victim is not breathing, perform artificial respiration. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If
    Inhalation
    breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
    Ingestion        INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat.    
    Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt, or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, administer artificial respiration.
    Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the toxic material
    was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
    waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform artificial respiration. Seek immediate medical attention and, if possible,
    show the chemical label. Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
    Not available.
    Combustible.        Auto-Ignition    
    Flammability
    Flammable Limits
    Flash Points        Not available.    
    Not available.
    Combustion Products        These products are toxic carbon oxides (CO, CO 2).    
    Fire Hazards
    No specific information is available regarding the flammability of this compound in the presence of various materials.
    Explosion Hazards        Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.    
    Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
    No additional information is available regarding the risks of explosion.
    Fire Fighting Media
    SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemicals, CO 2, water spray or foam.
    LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
    and Instructions
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    2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester

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Section VI.        Accidental Release Measures    
    Spill Cleanup        In case of a spill and/or a leak, always shut off any sources of ignition, ventilate the area, and exercise caution. Use a    
    Instructions        shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning the spill by rinsing any    
    contaminated surfaces with copious amounts of water. Consult federal, state, and/or local authorities for assistance on
    disposal.

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Section VII. Handling and Storage
    Handling and Storage        IRRITANT. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Mechanical exhaust required. When not in use, tightly seal the    
    container and store in a dry, cool place. Avoid excessive heat and light. DO NOT breathe dust. In case of insufficient
    Information
    ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when
    possible. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
    Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents, alkalis (bases).

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Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
    Engineering Controls        Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below    
    recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
    airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
    Personal Protection        Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator must be used to avoid    
    inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling
    this product.
    Exposure Limits        Not available.    

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Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
    Physical state @ 20°C        Solid. (Crystals.)        Solubility    
    Not available.
    Not available.
    Specific Gravity
    Molecular Weight        168.15        Partition Coefficient    
    Not available.
    Boiling Point        Not available.        Vapor Pressure        Not available.    
    Melting Point        68°C (154.4°F)        Vapor Density        Not available.    
    Not available.        Not available.    
    Refractive Index        Volatility    
    Critical Temperature        Not available.        Odor        Not available.    
    Viscosity        Not available.        Taste        Not available.    

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Section X.        Stability and Reactivity Data    
    Stability    

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This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)    
    Conditions of Instability
    Avoid excessive heat and light.
    Incompatibilities
    Highly reactive with oxidizing agents, alkalis.

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Section XI. Toxicological Information
    RTECS Number        Not available.    
    Routes of Exposure        Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.    
    Not available.
    Toxicity Data
    No additional remark.
    Chronic Toxic Effects        CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.    
    MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
    TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
    Toxicity to the reproductive system: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target
    organs damage.
    Acute Toxic Effects        Irritating to eyes and skin on contact. Inhalation causes irritation of the lungs and respiratory system. Inflammation of the    
    eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening,
    or, occasionally, blistering. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when
    handling this compound.
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    2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester

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Section XII.        Ecological Information    
    Ecotoxicity        Not available.    
    Environmental Fate        Not available.    

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Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
    Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local or regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with
    Waste Disposal
    a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all
    federal, state, and local regulations when disposing of this substance.

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Section XIV. Transport Information
    DOT Classification        Not a DOT controlled material (United States).    
    PIN Number        NONE    
    Proper Shipping Name
    Not available.
    Packing Group (PG)        NONE    
    DOT Pictograms

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Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
    TSCA Chemical Inventory        This product is NOT on the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. The following notices are required by    
    40 CFR 720.36 (C) for those products not on the inventory list:
    (EPA)
    (i) These products are supplied solely for use in research and development by or under the supervision of a technically
    qualified individual as defined in 40 CFR 720.0 et sec.
    (ii) The health risks of these products have not been fully determined. Any information that is or becomes available will be
    supplied on an MSDS sheet.
    WHMIS Classification        Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).    
    (Canada)
    EINECS Number (EEC) Not available.
    EEC Risk Statements        Not controlled under DSCL (Europe).    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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