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Maleic anhydride for synthesis

CAS 108-31-6

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Maleic anhydride for synthesis
Product Code
8.00408
Chemical Name
Maleic anhydride

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
108-31-6 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119472428-31-XXXX

Identified Uses

Chemical for synthesis

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B, B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Resp. Sens. Cat. 1 H334
Skin Sens. Cat. 1A H317
STOT RE Cat. 1 H372

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

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 (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe dust.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Index-No. : 607-096-00-9 EC-No. : 203-571-6

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
maleic anhydride EC: 203-571-6 108-31-6 90 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call in physician. Call a physician immediately. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Nitrile rubber; Break through time : 480 min; Glove thickness : 0,11 mm; Protective index : Full contact; Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L; Material : Nitrile rubber; Break through time : 480 min; Glove thickness : 0,11 mm; Protective index : Splash contact; Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L; Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter : Filter A-(P2) type: The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
white
Colour Intensity
---
Form
scales
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
53 - 58 °C
Boiling Point
200,01 °C
Flash Point
closed cup: 103 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
---
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
1,48 (20 °C)
Bulk Density
700 - 800 kg/m3
Density
1,48 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
7,1 % (V)
Lower Explosive Limit
1,4 % (V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
475 °C
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -2,61 (20 °C)
Solubility In Water
407 g/l (20 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
98,06 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical. The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: Alkali metals, alkali hydroxides, Amines, strong alkalis, pyridine, alkaline earth hydroxides, Alcohols, Water, Oxidizing agents, sodium carbonate, with Heat. Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: ammonium compounds.

Avoid

Strong heating.

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

For Hazardous combustion products in the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2215
Shipping Name
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Maleic anhydride for synthesis?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Maleic anhydride for synthesis?

Maleic anhydride for synthesis is a solid with white color. It has no data available odor.

What is Maleic anhydride for synthesis used for?

Chemical for synthesis

What are the hazard statements for Maleic anhydride for synthesis?

This substance has 5 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 (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Maleic anhydride for synthesis?

The melting point is 53 - 58 °C and the boiling point is 200,01 °C.