Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
85-44-9
Name of the chemical
Phthalic anhydride
Concentration
>=90-<=100
General Information
Version
7.0
Revision date
2025-03-15
Product name
Phthalic anhydride for synthesis
CAS No.
85-44-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H317, H318, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Respiratory sensitization : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Sub-category 1A Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure : Category 3 (Respiratory system)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
