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Phthalic anhydride

CAS 85-44-9
EC 201-607-5
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Product Identification

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Basic Product Information

Product Name
Phthalic anhydride
Product Code
41771

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
85-44-9 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
201-607-5 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Overview

Phthalic anhydride (CAS: 85-44-9 ) is a flakes substance .

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. Category 1 H334
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Skin Sens. Category 1 H317
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
  • P280: Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Not available
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Flakes
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Weak, characteristic
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
131-133 °C (268-271 ºF)
Boiling Point
295 ℃ (563 ºF) (subl)
Flash Point
152 °C (306 °F)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
0.00027 hPa
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.53 g/cm3 (12.768 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
10.5 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
1.7 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
580 °C (1076 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
6 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Phthalic anhydride?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What are the hazard statements for Phthalic anhydride?

This substance has 6 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Phthalic anhydride?

The melting point is 131-133 °C (268-271 ºF) and the boiling point is 295 ℃ (563 ºF) (subl).