TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

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

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Combustible dust

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. May form combustible dust concentrations in air if converted to small particles during further processing, handling, or by other means. May form combustible dust concentrations in air if converted to small particles during further processing, handling, or by other means. This material may accumulate electrostatic charge which may cause an electrical spark (ignition source) in some cases.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Clean up spilled material immediately. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: It is FHR's opinion that an effective medical surveillance program for TMA is essential to the prevention of illness as a result of over-exposure to TMA in the workplace. A medical surveillance program may include a thorough medical history and periodic physical exams with emphasis on pulmonary function and allergies. Sensitization to TMA is an immune-mediated effect. A blood test is available to detect and measure antibodies to TMA which can be helpful in predicting and confirming TMA-related illness. Additional information is described in FHR's TMA Bulletin TM-135.

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see first aid instruction on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

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. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.