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EC/CAS
203-571-6/108-31-6
Name of the chemical
maleic anhydride
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2002-01-16
Product name
Maleic anhydride
Product Synonyms
MA; 2,5-Furandione; cis-Butenedioic anhydride; Maleic acid anhydride
CAS No.
108-31-6
Emergency telephone
201-796-7100
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white solid. Danger! Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. Harmful if swallowed. May cause allergic respiratory and skin reaction. Moisture sensitive. Sublimes (goes directly from solid to vapor form) readily at room temperature. Corrosive to metal in aqueous solution. Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. Exposure to high fume concentrations cause photophobia, double vision, and "halo" vision. Skin: May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or moist. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Inhalation: May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause pulmonary edema. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated exposure may cause allergic respiratory reaction (asthma).
