ICSC 0330 - TEREPHTHALIC ACID

TEREPHTHALIC ACID	ICSC: 0330 (April 2017)
para-Phthalic acid 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid

CAS #: 100-21-0

EC Number: 202-830-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

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. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

TEREPHTHALIC ACID

ICSC: 0330

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₈H₆O₄ / C₆H₄(COOH)₂ Molecular mass: 166.1 Sublimation point: 402°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.51 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.28 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1 Flash point: 260°C Auto-ignition temperature: 496°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.96 Solubility in water, mg/l at 20°C: 15 (practically insoluble)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₈H₆O₄ / C₆H₄(COOH)₂
Molecular mass: 166.1
Sublimation point: 402°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.51
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.28
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1
Flash point: 260°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 496°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.96
Solubility in water, mg/l at 20°C: 15 (practically insoluble)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. 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
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 10 mg/m³, as TWA. MAK: (inhalable fraction): 5 mg/m³; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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