Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-31-6
Name of the chemical
maleic anhydride
Concentration
95 - 100
General Information
Revision date
2016-07-27
Product name
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
supplier name
Huntsman International LLC
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300 or (703) 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Huntsman International LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@huntsman.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H317, H334, H372, H373, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1A Specific target organ toxicity : Category 1 (Respiratory Tract) - repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 2 (Kidney) - repeated exposure Acute aquatic toxicity : Category 3
Signal word
Danger
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 Tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
