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Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A 

Not classified 

Causes skin irritation

Causes serious eye irritation 

Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.

Wear protective gloves, eye protection. 

 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Substance/mixture: Substance

Components: 5-Methylisophthalic Acid

Percent: >98.0%(GC)(T)

CAS RN: 499-49-0

Chemical Formula: C₉H₈O₄

Physical state (20°C): Solid

Form: Crystal  - Powder

Colour: Slightly pale yellow  - Pale yellow green

Odour: No data available

pH: No data available

Melting point/freezing point: 298°C

Boiling point/range: No data available

Flash point: No data available

Flammability or explosive limits:   

Lower: No data available   

Upper: No data available

Relative density: No data available

Solubility(ies):   

[Water] No data available

[Other solvents] Soluble: Methanol

Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No special reactivity has been reported.

Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide