Tradeasia International Pte Limited
63 Robinson Road,# 04-18 Afro Asia Building
Singapore 068894, Republic of Singapore
Phone : +65 - 6227 6365
Fax : +65 - 6225 6286
E-mail : tradeasiaservices@gmail.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
OF FUMARIC ACID
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. : 110-17-8
EINECS NO. : 203-743-0
FORMULA : HOOCCH=CHCOOH
MOL WT. : 116.07
H.S. CODE : 2917.19
TOXICITY : Oral rat LD50: 9300 mg/kg
SYNONYMS : 2-Butenedioic acid; 1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic Acid; Allomaleic Acid; trans
Butanedioic Acid; (E)-2-Butenedioic acid; trans-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic
acid; Allomaleic acid; Boletic acid;
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least
15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek
medical attention.
Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the
contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean
folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim
is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE : Clear Crystalline Powder
MELTING POINT : 287 - 302 C (Sublime)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 1.635
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Slightly soluble (0.63 g/100ml at 20 C)
AUTOIGNITION : 740 C
NFPA RATINGS :Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
STABILITY : Stable under ordinary conditions.
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Tradeasia International Pte Limited
63 Robinson Road,# 04-18 Afro Asia Building
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Phone : +65 - 6227 6365
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Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Points: Not available.
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.
Toxicological Properties
Routes of Entry: Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation
Toxicity for Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2650 mg/kg (Rat)
Chronic Effects on Humans:
Carcinogenic Effect: N/A
Mutagenic Effects: N/A
Teratogenic Effects: N/A
Developmental Toxicity: N/A
The substance is toxic to skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can
produce target organ damage. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce
general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
Acute Effects on Humans
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Severe
over exposure can result in death.
Inhalation: Dust may cause irritation of the respiratory tract
Ingestion: May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Eyes: Cause mild to moderate irritation
Skin: Irritant, possibly severe
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local
and regional authority requirements.
Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
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Tradeasia International Pte Limited
63 Robinson Road,# 04-18 Afro Asia Building
Singapore 068894, Republic of Singapore
Phone : +65 - 6227 6365
Fax : +65 - 6225 6286
E-mail : tradeasiaservices@gmail.com
Precautions:
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk,
evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not
ingest. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes Wear suitable protective clothing If
ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Storage:
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep
container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be
stored away from extreme heat and away from strong oxidizing agents.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne
levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to
keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus
should be used
to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult
a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
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