Trimellitic Anhydride

Physical hazards

Combustible dusts Category 1

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May form combustible dust concentrations in air. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves. Wear respiratory protection. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Response

IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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 CENTRE/doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

None.