MALEIC ANHYDRIDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

IDENTIFICATION

Principle Routes of Exposure

SKIN CONTACT :::: Causes skin burns. SKIN ABSORPTION :::: Harmful if absorbed through skin. EYE CONTACT :::: Causes eye burns. INHALATION :::: Causes respiratory tract irritation and can cause damage. INGESTION :::: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE :::: Corrosive. Molten product can cause thermal burns. Extremely dangerous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of eye contact (irritant) and inhalation. Very dangerous in case of ingestion. Slightly dangerous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). Eye contact can result kin contact (sensitizer). Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE :::: May cause allergic skin and respiratory allergic skin and respiratory (asthma like) reaction. Repeated exposure of the eyes to low level dust can produce irritation. Repeated skin exposure can cause local skin destruction Or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation can cause a varying degree of Respiratory tory irritation or lung damage. Repeated exposure to a Highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health By accumulation in one or many human organs HMIS HAZARD RATINGS :::: Health - 3; Flammability - 1; Chemical Reactivity - 1 Section 04: 04: FIRST FIRST FIRST AID FIRST FIRST AID AID AID MEASURES AID AID MEASURES MEASURES 3 :::: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.