Material Safety Data Sheet 

Section1. Identification of the substance
Product Name: 2-Methylterephthalic acid 
Synonyms: 

Section2. Hazards identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. 

Section3. Composition/information on ingredients.
Ingredient name:2-Methylterephthalic acid 
CAS number:5156-01-4 

Section4. First aid measures
Skin contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing 
contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. 
Eye contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate 
flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers. If irritation persists, seek medical 
attention. 
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. In severe cases or if symptoms persist, seek medical attention. 
Ingestion:Wash out mouth with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. 

Section5. Fire fighting measures
In the event of a fire involving this material, alone or in combination with other materials, use dry 
powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus 
should be worn. 

Section6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Wear suitable personal protective equipment which performs satisfactorily and meets local/state/national 
standards. 
Respiratory precaution:Wear approved mask/respirator 
Hand precaution:Wear suitable gloves/gauntlets 
Skin protection:Wear suitable protective clothing 
Eye protection:Wear suitable eye protection 
Methods for cleaning up: Mix with sand or similar inert absorbent material, sweep up and keep in a tightly closed container 
for disposal. See section 12. 
Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses. 

Section7. Handling and storage
Handling:This product should be handled only by, or under the close supervision of, those properly qualified 
in the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals, who should take into account the fire, 
health and chemical hazard data given on this sheet. 
Store in closed vessels. 
Storage: 

Section8. Exposure Controls / Personal protection
Engineering Controls: Use only in a chemical fume hood. 
Personal protective equipment: Wear laboratory clothing, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. 
General hydiene measures: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

Section9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance:Not specified 
Boiling point:No data 
No data 
Melting point: 
Flash point:No data 
Density:No data 
Molecular formula:C9H8O4 
Molecular weight:180.2 

Section10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks. 
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents. 
Possible hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide. 

Section11. Toxicological information
No data. 

Section12. Ecological information
No data. 

Section13. Disposal consideration
Arrange disposal as special waste, by licensed disposal company, in consultation with local waste 
disposal authority, in accordance with national and regional regulations. 

Section14. Transportation information
Non-harzardous for air and ground transportation. 

Section15. Regulatory information
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 
302, or have known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold reporting levels established by SARA 
Title III, Section 313. 

SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION