Maleic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302+H312, H314, H317, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : Solid form Color : white May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. GHS Classification Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously 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 medical advice/ atten- tion. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other physicochemical hazards

May be corrosive to metals

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes se- rious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard