ICSC 1312 - SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE

SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE	ICSC: 1312 (April 2006)
Dihydro-2,5-furandione Butanedioic anhydride Tetrahydro-2,5-dioxofuran

CAS #: 108-30-5

EC Number: 203-570-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE

ICSC: 1312

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR FLAKES. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes.	Formula: C₄H₄O₃ Molecular mass: 100.1 Boiling point: 261°C Melting point: 119.6°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.503 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 92°C: 1.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.45 Flash point: 157°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR FLAKES.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes.

Formula: C₄H₄O₃
Molecular mass: 100.1
Boiling point: 261°C
Melting point: 119.6°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.503
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 92°C: 1.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.45
Flash point: 157°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 36/37; S: (2)-25

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Succinic Anhydride (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 15, 1977)