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Synonyms: Phthalic acid
CAS No.: 85-44-9
Molecular Weight: 148.12
Chemical Formula: C8H4O3
Product Codes: 963
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Phthalic Anhydride 85-44-9 99 - 100% Yes
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapor, fume or dust is a primary irritant.
Coughing, choking, as well as headache and dizziness can occur. May cause
allergic respiratory reaction.
Ingestion: Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth,
throat, and stomach. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can
occur. May cause allergic skin reactions.
Eye Contact: Conjunctival edema and corneal destruction can occur.
Symptoms include pain, tearing, and photophobia.
Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure by inhalation or skin contact can
cause allergic sensitization. Causes liver and kidney effects in laboratory
animals.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin
disorders or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the
effects of the substance.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention immediately.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush
skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before
reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Fire: Flash point: 152C (306F) Autoignition
temperature: 570C (1058F)
Flammable limits in air % by volume: lel: 1.7; uel: 10.5
Combustible solid. Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Explosion: Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and
in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
Minimum explosive dust concentration: 0.015 ox/ft3. The ignition temperature for
the dust cloud is 1202F (650C). Inerting air with CO2 to below 14% oxygen will
prevent dust explosions..
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or
carbon dioxide. Water or foam may cause frothing.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Reacts with moisture to give phthalic acid, which can corrode metals liberating hydrogen. Avoid dust formation and control ignition sources. Employ grounding, venting and explosion relief provisions in accord with accepted engineering practices in any process capable of generating dust and/or static electricity. Empty only into inert or non-flammable atmosphere. Emptying contents into a non-inert atmosphere where flammable vapors may be present could cause a flash fire or explosion due to electrostatic discharge. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: Phthalic anhydride:-OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 2 ppm (12 mg/m3) (TWA)
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
1 ppm (6.1 mg/m3) (TWA), Sensitizer, A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human
Carcinogen.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded,
and engineering controls are not feasible, a full-face piece respirator with an
organic vapor cartridge and particulate filter (NIOSH type N100 filter) may be
worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever
is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.)
are present, use a NIOSH type R or P particulate filter. For emergencies or
instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators
do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Where respirators are
required, you must have a written program covering the basic requirements in the
OSHA respirator standard. These include training, fit testing, medical approval,
cleaning, maintenance, cartridge change schedules, etc. See 29CFR1910.134 for
details.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots,
gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Rubber and neoprene are recommended materials for personal protective equipment.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: Thin white flakes.
Odor: Characteristic choking odor.
Solubility: 0.62 g/100 g water @ 20C (68F) reacts slowly.
Specific Gravity: 1.53 @ 20C
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: 295C (563F)
Melting Point: 132C (270F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): 6.6
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0.0002 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage. Heat will contribute to instability. When molten it should be
covered with inert gas.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may
form when heated to decomposition. Slowly reacts with water to form phthalic
acid.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will plasticize some organics and form resins.
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers. Nitric acid, sodium nitrite, copper
oxide.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, ignition sources, dusting, moisture and
incompatibles.
Toxicological Data: Phthalic anhydride:Oral rat
LD50: 4020 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: > 210 mg/m3/1-hour; skin rabbit LD50: >
10 gm/kg. Irritation data: Skin rabbit, Standard Draize, 500 mg/24H mild; Eye
rabbit, Standard Draize, 100 mg severe. Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen,
reproductive effector.
Reproductive Toxicity: Has shown teratogenic effects in laboratory
animals.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Phthalic Anhydride (85-44-9) No No None
Environmental Fate: When released to moist soil or
water, this material is expected to hydrolyze. When released into water, this
material is not expected to evaporate significantly. When released into the
water, this material is expected to have a half-life of less than 1 day. This
material has an estimated bioconcentration factor (BCF) of less than 100. This
material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate. When released into the
air, this material is expected to have a half-life of greater than 30 days.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2214
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 2.5KG
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2214
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 2.5KG
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2214
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 2.5KG
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Phthalic Anhydride (85-44-9) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Phthalic Anhydride (85-44-9) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Phthalic Anhydride (85-44-9) No No Yes No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Phthalic Anhydride (85-44-9) 5000 U190 No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2X
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the
information required by the CPR.
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