Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
85-44-9
Name of the chemical
Phthalic anhydride
Concentration
>= 90 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.7
Revision date
2025-05-18
Product name
Phthalic anhydride
CAS No.
85-44-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+65 3158 1349
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
none
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
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system)
Signal word
Danger none
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. none
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
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. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Reduced Labelling (<= 125 ml)
Precautionary statements
none Refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Respiratory sensitisation : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure
