Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

Homosalate

Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

Product name: Homosalate
CBnumber: CB2203124
CAS: 118-56-9
EINECS Number: 204-260-8
Synonyms: HMS;HOMO METHYL SALICYLATE

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
Uses advised against: none

Company Identification

Company: Chemicalbook
Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
Telephone: 010-86108875

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Symbol(GHS)

Signal wordWarning

Precautionary statements

P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

Hazard statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H335 May cause respiratory irritation

H315 Causes skin irritation

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

Product name: Homosalate
Synonyms: Homosalate,HMS
CAS: 118-56-9
EC number: 204-260-8
MF: C16H22O3
MW: 262.34

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures

If inhaled

After inhalation: fresh air.

In case of skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

In case of eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

If swallowed

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

5.4 Further information

Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

NFPA 704

HEALTH	2	Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury (e.g. diethyl ether, ammonium phosphate, iodine)
FIRE	0	Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride)
REACT	0	Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2)
SPEC. HAZ.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ).
Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions

Tightly closed.

Storage stability

Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Ingredients with workplace control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Skin protection

not required

Respiratory protection

Not required; except in case of aerosol formation.

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

a) AppearanceForm: liquid
Color: colorless
b) Odorat 100.00%. mild menthol
c) Odor ThresholdNo data available
d) pHNo data available
e) Melting point/freezing pointFreezing point: < -20 °C - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008,
Annex, A.1
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range181 - 185 °C at 1.013 hPa
g) Flash point170,8 °C - closed cup - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex,
A.9
h) Evaporation rateNo data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
k) Vapor pressureca.0,013 hPa at 20 °C - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex,
A.4 ca.0,015 hPa at 15 °C - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex,
A.4
l) Vapor densityNo data available
m) Relative density1,05 at 20 °C - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.3
n) Water solubilityslightly soluble 0,4 g/l at 25 °C - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.6-
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterlog Pow: > 6 at 40 °C - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex,
A.8
p) Autoignition temperature402 °C at 1.004 - 1.023 hPa
q) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
r) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: 85,1 mPa.s at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114
s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
t) Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
SolubilityChloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly)
Physical stateLiquid
ColourColourless

9.2 Other safety information

No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.

10.2 Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Strong heating.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

LD50 Oral - Rat - > 5.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

Skin - EPISKIN Human Skin Model Test
Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 439)

Serious eye damage/eye irritation