Product Name: Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Chemical Name: 2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Synonyms: Octyl Salicylate
CAS Number: 118-60-5
Recommended Use: UV filter in cosmetics, sunscreens, skincare
Supplier Details: Manufacturer or distributor contact, address, and emergency phone line
Emergency Contacts: Regulatory emergency numbers, CHEMTREC, or local equivalent
Physical State: Oily liquid
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Characteristic mild odor
Hazard Statement: Causes mild skin and eye irritation, harmful if swallowed in large amounts, combustible liquid
Signal Word: Warning
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, prolonged skin exposure, and ingestion, keep away from sources of ignition, use with adequate ventilation
GHS Classification: Eye irritation, Category 2B; Skin irritation, Category 3; Combustible liquids, Category 4
Label Elements: Exclamation mark pictogram, warnings for eye and skin irritation
Chemical Name: 2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate
CAS Number: 118-60-5
Concentration: >99% by weight
Impurities: Trace amounts of related esters or stabilizers (if present, below 0.5%)
Additives: Some batches may include antioxidant stabilizer in trace amounts
Other Ingredients: No other hazardous components required for listing under current GHS regulation
Inhalation: Move affected individual to fresh air, provide comfortable breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash skin area with soap and plenty of water, remove contaminated clothing, consult physician if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for several minutes, lift eyelids to ensure thorough rinse, seek medical advice if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, avoid vomiting, never give fluids to unconscious person, get medical help
Most Important Symptoms: Mild irritation to skin, eyes, throat, or gastrointestinal tract in case of high exposure
Protection for First Aiders: Gloves, goggles, and protective clothing recommended to avoid contact
Note for Physicians: Treat symptomatically based on clinical judgment
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet could spread burning liquid
Special Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixture with air above flash point (85°C); combustion forms carbon oxides and other toxic fumes
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Advice for Firefighters: Approach upwind, use water spray to cool containers, prevent run-off from entering drains
Specific Methods: Remove combustibles from vicinity of fire if safe to do so; monitor for toxic gases
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, long sleeves, ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent uncontrolled release into soil, water bodies, drains; use spill barriers or absorbents
Cleanup Procedures: Contain spill with sand, earth, or inert absorbents, collect in suitable containers for safe disposal, clean spill site thoroughly with water and detergent
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate immediate area in case of large spill, notify local authorities if contamination risk is present
Decontamination: Avoid use of solvents to clean up, dispose of absorbent media as chemical waste
Handling: Use only in areas with adequate exhaust ventilation, avoid inhaling vapors, wear skin and eye protection, keep containers tightly closed
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight, heat, open flame, or ignition sources
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, or alkalis may react with product
Storage Containers: Use original or approved chemical containers with proper labeling, keep away from food or feedstuffs
Safe Transfer: Ground equipment to avoid static discharge; use proper pumps and hoses
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limit for Ethylhexyl Salicylate; avoid excessive inhalation or skin exposure
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, general room ventilation recommended
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles or face shield in case of splash risk
Skin Protection: Impervious gloves, laboratory coat, avoid excessive skin contact
Respiratory Protection: Use a suitable NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator in case of inadequate ventilation or airborne exposure
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and exposed areas before eating, drinking, or toilet use, avoid contaminated clothing reuse unless cleaned
Environmental Exposure Controls: Contain spills, prevent product entry to wastewater or drains, dispose of in adherence with local regulations
Appearance: Clear oily liquid
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Mild, faintly sweet aroma
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: -30°C
Boiling Point: 198°C at 8 mmHg
Flash Point: 85°C (Closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Very slow
Flammability: Combustible liquid
Vapor Pressure: 0.05 mmHg at 20°C
Relative Density: 1.009 g/cm³ at 25°C
Water Solubility: Insoluble
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 5.96
Viscosity: 20–40 mPa·s at 25°C
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C
Other Data: Miscible in most organic solvents
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions and normal temperatures
Possible Hazardous Reactions: Contact with strong oxidants or acids can produce heat and hazardous decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Overheating, presence of open flame or ignition sources, contact with incompatible substances
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2, organic acids, toxic fumes under fire or thermal breakdown
Polymerization: Product does not polymerize
Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation of mist or vapor, accidental ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Low acute toxicity, LD50 (oral, rat): >5000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes slight irritation on repeated or prolonged contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Mild irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified as sensitizer
Skin Sensitization: Not a known sensitizer as per available data
Chronic Effects: No chronic toxicity reported at standard industrial exposures
Mutagenicity: Negative in standard mutagenicity testing
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse effects reported in studies
Target Organ Effects: None expected under normal usage conditions
Aquatic Toxicity: Low to moderate toxicity for aquatic organisms, LC50 (fish 96hr): >1 mg/L and ≤10 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability: Partially biodegradable, degradation half-life may exceed 20 days
Bioaccumulative Potential: High log Kow indicates bioaccumulation potential
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility due to poor water solubility and adsorption to soil organic matter
Other Adverse Effects: May cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environment with repeated or high-volume releases
Precautionary Measures: Prevent large discharges into water bodies, streams, or public wastewater systems
Waste Disposal Methods: Incinerate chemical waste at licensed facility or dispose via authorized chemical waste process
Product Disposal: Do not pour unused product into drains, soil, surface water, or regular trash
Container Disposal: Empty containers should be thoroughly cleaned and offered for recycling or managed as chemical waste
Special Instructions: Follow local, regional, and national environmental disposal regulations
RCRA Status: Not listed as hazardous waste by US EPA, but regulations may vary by location
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous good by major transport agencies under normal circumstances
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous good (by ground, sea, or air)
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not regulated, though precautions advised for bulk shipments
Transport Labels: None required
Special Precautions: Protect containers from physical damage, keep upright and secure during transit, avoid extreme temperatures
US Regulations: Listed on TSCA inventory, regulated for cosmetic use by FDA
EU Regulations: Listed in EC No 1223/2009 Annex VI (Cosmetics Regulation), substance subject to purity and concentration limitations
Canada: Listed on DSL/NDSL, cosmetic use regulated under Health Canada
Australia: Listed on AICS, subject to regulation under Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme
Japan: Listed on ENCS, approved for specified uses
Labels Required: Complies with GHS labelling for supplied quantities
SARA 313: Not subject to reporting
REACH Status: Registered or exempted as intermediate or ingredient for regulated use
Special Provisions: Observe all applicable national, state, and local requirements linked to occupational usage and consumer safety
