| [Flash Point] 227 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Upper exp. limit] 7 | |
| [Lower exp. limit] 1 | |
| [Fire Potential] This chemical is combustible. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause severe allergic respiratory reaction. May cause anemia. Similar compounds have caused asthma, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, anemia, weakness chills, fever, aching muscles and joints. May lead to restrictive lung disease. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. Causes redness and pain. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause nausea and vomiting. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 37 41 42/43 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 26 36/37/39 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 3335 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation. | |
| [Exposure limit(s)] TLV: 0.005 ppm; 0.04 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1992-1993). NIOSH REL: TWA 0.005 ppm (0.04 mg/m3) Should be handled in the workplace as an extremely toxic substance. | |
| [Poison Class] - | |
| [Appearance] Crystals or off-white flakes. | |
| [Solubility in water] 216 g/L | |
| [Melting Point] 162 - 165 | |
| [Boiling Point] 471 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 1.2E-9 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.55 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 1.07 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 77.2 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] In prepn of resins, adhesives, polymers, dyes, printing inks. | |
| [Vapor Density] 6.6 | |
| [Product Name] Trimellitic anhydride | |
| [Synonyms] 1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic anhydride 1,3-Dihydro-1,3-dioxo-5-isobenzofurancarboxylic acid 1,3-Dioxo-2-benzofuran-5-carboxylic acid Anhydrotrimellic acid Benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid 1,2-anhydride | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_552-30-7.htm">552-30-7 | |
| [Formula] C9H4O5 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 192.13 | |
| [EINECS] 209-008-0 | |
| [RTECS] DC2050000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Merck] 12,9833 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 9394 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-18-08-00312 | |
| [EC Index Number] 607-097-00-4 | |
| [EC Class] Irritant; Sensitising | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Disposal Code] 4 | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [UN Number] 3335 | |
| [HS Code] 2917 39 80 |
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