| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2035 |
| Health: | 3 |
| Flammability | 1 |
| Reactivity | 2 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Maleic Anhydride Laboratory Grade |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | CHO |
| RTECS: | ON3675000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 108-31-6 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Maleic Anhydride | CAS# 108-31-6 | 100% | W/W | TXDS: orl-rat LD: 481 mg/Kg |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Thoroughly clean clothing and shoes before reuse.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Water spray or carbon dioxide |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Capable of creating a dust explosion. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Wear Protective equipment. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 132.8 F | Specific Gravity | information not available
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| Boiling Point: | 392 F |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure: | 0.16 mm Hg @ 20 C |
Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
3.4 (air = 1) |
Evaporation Standard: |
Not Applicable |
| Solubility in Water: |
Unsoluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
870 F |
| Appearance and Odor: |
White crystals, no odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
1.4% |
| Flash Point: |
218 F |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
7.1% |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: May decompose with air/water exposure |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidizers, acids, bases, alkalie metals |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon oxide and Carbon dioxide |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Conditions aggravated/Target organs: Persons with preexisting skin, eye, and respiratory disorders may be more susceptible. Acute: Irritation to skin, eyes, lungs, mucous membranes, and GI tract. Inflamation, burning, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, vomiting, sneezing, allergic reactions in sensitive persons, and destruction of tissue. Chronic: Edems of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary Edema. |
| DOT Classification: Maleic Anhydride, 8, UN2215, PG III |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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