Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
85-44-9
Name of the chemical
Phthalic anhydride
Concentration
99-100%
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2014-10-16
Product name
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
CAS No.
85-44-9
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H317, H318, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard Classification
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3
