Acetylsalicylic acid, USP grade CAS 50-78-2

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CAS: 50-78-2

MF: C₉H₈O₄

MW: 180.15

Physical Description	White to off-white crystalline powder
Assay	99.0 - 100.5 % (dried basis)
Identification	A, B according to USP
Solubility (5% in ethanol)	Clear, colourless solution
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%
Chloride	≤ 140ppm
Sulphate	≤ 400ppm
Heavy Metals	≤ 10ppm
Free Salicylic Acid	≤ 0.1%
Readily Carbonisable Substances	To pass test according to USP
Insoluble Matter	0.5g in 500ml sodium carbonate test solution: Clear
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)	USP
Specification Version	1.0

Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H302: Harmful if swallowed H315: Causes skin irritation H319: Causes serious eye irritation H335: May cause respiratory irritation H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Precautionary statements	P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... IF you feel unwell. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
Supplementary EUH statements
UN Number	-
WGK	WGK 1
SDS Version	3.0