**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 552-30-7 |1,2,4-BENZENETRICARBOXYLIC ANHYDRIDE | 100.0 | 209-008-0 |
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Hazard Symbols: XN XI
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38 42
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause
sensitization by inhalation.Moisture sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause nausea and
vomiting.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause severe allergic
respiratory reaction. May cause anemia. Similar compounds have caused
asthma, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, anemia, weakness
chills, fever, aching muscles and joints. May lead to restrictive
lung disease.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute
inhalation.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do
not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 552-30-7:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 0.04 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 0.12 mg/m3 STEL
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: < 0.01 mbar @ 2
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 390 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 165 - 169 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 227 deg C ( 440.60 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 1.00 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 7.00 vol %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: 21.6 g/100g ethyl acetate (25 c)
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C9H4O5
Molecular Weight: 192.13
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 552-30-7: DC2050000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 552-30-7: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1900 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 =
5600 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
1,2,4-BENZENETRICARBOXYLIC ANHYDRIDE -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 42 May cause sensitization by inhalation.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 552-30-7: 1
Canada
CAS# 552-30-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 552-30-7 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 552-30-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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