**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 85-44-9 |Phthalic anhydride | 100.0 | 201-607-5 |
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Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
burns.
Skin:
May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes
evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause severe
irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes
chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those
of acute inhalation and ingestion.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately 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 immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious
and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or 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:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
alcohol-resistant foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Do
not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 85-44-9:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 4 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 12 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 2 ppm TWA; 12 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 1 ppm VLE; 6.2 mg/m3 VLE
France - VLE: 6 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 1 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction)
Japan: 0.33 ppm Ceiling; 0.2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Malaysia: 1 ppm TWA; 6.1 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 2 mg/m3 STEL
Netherlands: 1 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 1 ppm VLA-ED; 6 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Personal Protective Equipment
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 and clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
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: white
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 284 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 131 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: 151 deg C ( 303.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 1.2
Explosion Limits, upper: 9.2
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Very crystalline flakes
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C6H4(CO)2O
Molecular Weight: 148.0262
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids - strong bases - strong oxidizing agents - strong
reducing agents - moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 85-44-9: TI3150000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 85-44-9: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 mg/24H Moderate; Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >210
mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1530
mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Phthalic 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 ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2214
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2214
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2214
Packing group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 85-44-9: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 85-44-9: 0
Canada
CAS# 85-44-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 85-44-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 85-44-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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