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What is Phthalic anhydride?

Phthalic anhydride (CAS: 85-44-9). It's a flakes substance commonly used

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Signal Word

danger

Classification

N/A
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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 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.
Property
Not available
Property
Not available

Product Information

  • Product Code: 41771

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).