Safety Data Sheet Maleic Anhydride: SECTION 1: Identification of The Substance/mixture and of The Company/undertaking
Safety Data Sheet Maleic Anhydride: SECTION 1: Identification of The Substance/mixture and of The Company/undertaking
Safety Data Sheet Maleic Anhydride: SECTION 1: Identification of The Substance/mixture and of The Company/undertaking
Maleic anhydride
Version number: GHS 2.0 Revision: 2020-06-03
Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
Poison centre
United Kingdom National Poison Information Centre SE14 5ER Lon- +44 171 635 91 91
Medical Toxicology Unit don
Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard state-
egory ment
Maleic anhydride
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Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard state-
egory ment
4.1C hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard 4 Aquatic Chronic 4 H413
The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epidermis and into the
dermis. Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure. Spillage and fire water can
cause pollution of watercourses.
- Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
- Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or
shower.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
3.1 Substances
Name of substance Maleic anhydride
Identifiers
REACH Reg. No 01-2119463268-32-xxxx 01-2119472428-31-xxxx
CAS No 108-31-6
EC No 203-571-6
Maleic anhydride
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Following inhalation
If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start first aid actions. In case of respirat-
ory tract irritation, consult a physician. Provide fresh air.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do NOT induce vomiting.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms and effects are not known to date.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
none
Maleic anhydride
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- Specific notes/details
Dust deposits may accumulate on all deposition surfaces in a technical room. The product in the delivered form is not
dust explosion capable; the enrichment of fine dust however leads to the danger of dust explosion.
- Ventilation requirements
Use local and general ventilation.
- Packaging compatibilities
Only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be used.
Maleic anhydride
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Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
Coun- Name of agent CAS No Identi- TWA TWA STEL STEL Ceiling-C Ceiling-C Nota- Source
try fier [ppm] [mg/m³] [ppm] [mg/m³] [ppm] [mg/m³] tion
Notation
Ceiling-C ceiling value is a limit value above which exposure should not occur
i inhalable fraction
r respirable fraction
STEL short-term exposure limit: a limit value above which exposure should not occur and which is related to a 15-minute peri-
od (unless otherwise specified)
TWA time-weighted average (long-term exposure limit): measured or calculated in relation to a reference period of 8 hours
time-weighted average (unless otherwise specified)
DNEL 0.2 mg/kg bw/day human, dermal worker (industry) chronic - systemic effects
DNEL 0.2 mg/kg bw/day human, dermal worker (industry) acute - systemic effects
DNEL 0.4 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) chronic - systemic effects
DNEL 0.8 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) acute - systemic effects
DNEL 0.4 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) chronic - local effects
DNEL 0.8 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) acute - local effects
Environmental values
PNEC 0.01 mg/l aquatic organisms marine water short-term (single instance)
PNEC 44.6 mg/l aquatic organisms sewage treatment plant (STP) short-term (single instance)
PNEC 0.334 mg/kg aquatic organisms freshwater sediment short-term (single instance)
PNEC 0.033 mg/kg aquatic organisms marine sediment short-term (single instance)
Maleic anhydride
Version number: GHS 2.0 Revision: 2020-06-03
Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
Skin protection
- Hand protection
In the case of wanting to use the gloves again, clean them before taking off and air them well.
Respiratory protection
Particulate filter device (EN 143).
Colour various
Odour characteristic
Flammability (solid, gas) this material is combustible, but will not ignite
readily
Maleic anhydride
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Solubility(ies)
Partition coefficient
10.1 Reactivity
Concerning incompatibility: see below "Conditions to avoid" and "Incompatible materials".
Maleic anhydride
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Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Carcinogenicity
Shall not be classified as carcinogenic.
Reproductive toxicity
Shall not be classified as a reproductive toxicant.
Aspiration hazard
Shall not be classified as presenting an aspiration hazard.
12.1 Toxicity
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Biodegradation
The substance is readily biodegradable. The relevant substances of the mixture are readily biodegradable.
Maleic anhydride
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Process of degradability
Remarks
Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions. Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be
handled separately by the local or national waste management facilities.
Maleic anhydride
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Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk.
Maleic anhydride
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Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Relevant provisions of the European Union (EU)
Deco-Paint Directive (2004/42/EC)
2.1 The most important adverse physicochemical, hu- The most important adverse physicochemical, hu- yes
man health and environmental effects: man health and environmental effects:
Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage
to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the
epidermis and into the dermis. Spillage and fire epidermis and into the dermis. Delayed or imme-
water can cause pollution of watercourses. diate effects can be expected after short or long-
term exposure. Spillage and fire water can cause
pollution of watercourses.
Maleic anhydride
Version number: GHS 2.0 Revision: 2020-06-03
Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
9.1 Initial boiling point and boiling range: Initial boiling point and boiling range: yes
185 °C at 101 kPa 200.1 °C at 1,014 hPa
11.1 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: yes
Shall not be classified as a specific target organ Causes damage to organs through prolonged or
toxicant (repeated exposure). repeated exposure.
ADN Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de naviga-
tion intérieures (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by In-
land Waterways)
ADR Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European
Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (service that maintains the most comprehensive list of chemical substances)
Maleic anhydride
Version number: GHS 2.0 Revision: 2020-06-03
Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures
EC50 Effective Concentration 50 %. The EC50 corresponds to the concentration of a tested substance causing
50 % changes in response (e.g. on growth) during a specified time interval
EC No The EC Inventory (EINECS, ELINCS and the NLP-list) is the source for the seven-digit EC number, an identi-
fier of substances commercially available within the EU (European Union)
GHS "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" developed by the United Na-
tions
IATA/DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA)
MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (abbr. of "Marine Pollutant")
RID Règlement concernant le transport International ferroviaire des marchandises Dangereuses (Regula-
tions concerning the International carriage of Dangerous goods by Rail)
Maleic anhydride
Version number: GHS 2.0 Revision: 2020-06-03
Replaces version of: 2019-08-14 (GHS 1)
List of relevant phrases (code and full text as stated in chapter 2 and 3)
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Disclaimer
This information is based upon the present state of our knowledge. This SDS has been compiled and is solely intended
for this product.