SALICYLIC ACID
SALICYLIC ACID Extra Pure
Confirms to IP,BP
Short Name: SALICYLIC ACID
Synonym: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3948
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
CAS No.
69-72-7
HS Code
2918.2110
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White powder
Odour
Odorless
pH value
2.4 at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
158 - 161 °C
Decomposition point [°C]
211°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
545°C
Flash point [°C]
157 °C
Boiling point [°C]
211 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
1 mm Hg at 114 °C
Vapour density
4.8
Density [g/cm3]
1.44
Solubility in water [% weight]
Partially soluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
2.21
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.10%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A white powder.
Assay
99.0-100.5%
Identification as per pharma
Passes test
Appearance of solution
Passes test
Melting range
158 - 161° C
Related Substances
Passes test
Sulphated ash
Max 0.1%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.002%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0002%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.01%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.02%
Loss on drying
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
Hazardous Statement
H302-H318
Precaution Statement
P280-P305 + P351 + P338