Maleic Anhydride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H317, H318, H334, H372, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Acute Toxicity (Oral), Category 4 Skin Corrosion, Category 1B Serious Eye Damage, Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization, Category 1 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Txicity - Repeat Exposure, Inhalation (Respiratory system), Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeat Exposure, Oral (Kidney), Category 2 Environmental: Aquatic Acute, Category 3

OSHA HCS Classification

Health Corrosion Exclamation mark

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Page 2 of 6 9215XXOB H372 Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled 4467Z276 H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor P330: Rinse mouth. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P304+P312 IF INHALED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...if you feel unwell 039168P2 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Storage

P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container to a licensed contractor in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Potential health effects

EYES: Corrosive SKIN: Causes burns. SENSITIZATION: May cause sensitization by inhalation or skin contact. COMMENTS:

2.3 Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Sternutator