Chemical Properties
White Crystalline Solid
Uses
Nicotine Salicylate is used for treatment of smoking withdrawal syndrome.
General Description
A white crystalline solid. Combustible. Toxic by inhalation (dust, etc.) and may be toxic by skin absorption. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.
Air & Water Reactions
Soluble in water
Reactivity Profile
Nicotine-An alkaloid produced from tobacco. Colorless, oily liquid, combustible, highly toxic. When heated to decomposition NICOTINE SALICYLATE emits very toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen [Lewis, 3rd ed., 1993, p. 919].
Health Hazard
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Fire Hazard
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.
Safety Profile
A poison. Symptoms of
exposure: extreme nausea, vomiting,
evacuation of bowel and bladder, mental
confusion, twitching, convulsions. Base is
ready absorbed through mucous
membranes and intact skin. Institute
treatment immedately. When heated to
decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx
and CO. See also NICOTINE.
