ICSC 0799 - MALEIC ANHYDRIDE

MALEIC ANHYDRIDE

ICSC: 0799
_{Peer-Review Status: 10.09.1997 Validated}

2,5-Furandione
Dihydro-2,5-dioxofuran
Maleic acid anhydride
cis-Butenedioic anhydride

CAS #: 108-31-6 RTECS #: ON3675000
UN #: 2215
EC #: 607-096-00-9
EINECS #: 203-571-6

Formula: C₄H₂O₃
Molecular mass: 98.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. NO powder.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE! PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath. Wheezing.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness. Pain. See Notes.	See Notes. Protective clothing.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Burns.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: face shield, thermal gloves, chemical protection suit and particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. See Notes. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. EC Classification Symbol: C; R: 22-34-42/43; S: (2)-22-26-36/37/39-45 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80S2215-S. NFPA Code: H3; F1; R1.	Dry. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and food and feedstuffs.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a medium strong acid. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.1ppm as TWA; (SEN); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2005).
MAK: 0.1 ppm, 0.41 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: I(1); Pregnancy risk group: C; Sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (SAH); (DFG 2005).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause asthma-like reactions.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause asthma.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 202°C Melting point: 53°C Density: 1.5 g/cm³ Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 25 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4 Flash point: 102°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 477°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.4-7.1

NOTES

Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as powder.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.
Maleic anhydride is transported also as hot liquid (70°C); contact of the skin should be avoided.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.

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