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General Information
Product name
Maleic acid
Product Synonyms
(2)-Butenedioic acid (2Z); (Z)-Butenedioic Acid
Chemical name
Maleic Acid
CAS No.
110-16-7
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Company Information
company name
Sciencelab.com, Inc
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, . Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation (lung irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Corrosive to eyes and skin. The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Potential chronic health
Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells
Teratogenic Effects
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys, lungs. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. p. 1
