Aspirin (Tablets)
Alternate Names: acetylsalicylic acid
Database ID: 45
| Formula: | C9H8O4 |
| CAS: | -- |
| Formula Weight: | 180.16 g/mol |
| Density: | -- |
| Melting Point: | 134-136 °C |
| Boiling Point: | -- |
| Purity: | -- |
| Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
| Signal Word: | Warning! |
| Oral-LD50: | 1500 mg/kg |
| Flash Point: | 250 °C |
| Auto Ignition: | 500 °C |
| Flinn Family: | O1 |
GHS Hazard Statement: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
General Hazard Information: Not sold for human consumption. An allergen. May cause bleeding after ingestion. 10 g dose may be fatal.
Storage: Flinn Family: Organic #1. Store in/on shelf with acids, amino acids, anhydrides, peracids. Store certain organic acids in acid cabinet.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.