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2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzoic acid

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 26 36
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.
[Respirators]

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
[Appearance]

Light beige crystalline powder.
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Melting Point]

210
[Boiling Point]

373
[pKa/pKb]

1.62 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

.42
[Product Name]

2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
[Synonyms]

2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzenecarboxylic acid
2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
Phloroglucinolcarboxylic acid
[CAS]

"CASEN_83-30-7.htm">83-30-7
[Formula]

C7H6O5
[Molecular Weight]

170.12
[EINECS]

201-467-5
[RTECS]

DH8910000
[RTECS Class]

Drug
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2212148
[Beilstein Reference]

4-10-00-01987
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Stability]

No data.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.