Maleic Anhydride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H317, H318, H334, H372

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the substance or mixture

Most important adverse effects

Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS05, GHS07, GHS08

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H372 Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or re- peated exposure (if inhaled). OSHA003 May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301+P330+P331+P310 If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a pois- on center/doctor. P303+P361+P353+P310 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. 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. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an authorized waste treatment facility.

Other hazards

Dust explosion hazards

2.3 Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification acc. to OSHA "Hazard Communication Standard" (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment A.1O acute toxicity (oral) 4 Acute Tox. 4 H302 A.2 skin corrosion/irritation 1B Skin Corr. 1B H314 A.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 A.4R respiratory sensitization 1 Resp. Sens. 1 H334 A.4S skin sensitization 1A Skin Sens. 1A H317 A.9 specific target organ toxicity - repeated ex- 1 STOT RE 1 H372 posure Classification Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment B.cD combustible dust Comb. Dust cD OSHA003 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure.