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General Information
Revision date
2007-10-17
Product name
Phthalic Acid
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
88-99-3
Manufacturer Name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. (Crystals.) OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated exposure of exposure the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. See toxicological information (section 11)
