Msds (Material Safety Data Sheet) Of Fumaric Acid

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO.

: 110-17-8

EINECS NO. : 203-743-0
FORMULA : HOOCCH=CHCOOH
MOL WT.

: 116.07

H.S. CODE

: 2917.19
TOXICITY : Oral rat LD50: 9300 mg/kg
SYNONYMS
: 2-Butenedioic acid; 1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic Acid;Allomaleic   Acid; trans-Butanedioic Acid; (E)-2-Butenedioic acid; trans-   1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid; Allomaleic acid; Boletic acid;
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE

: Clear Crystalline Powder

MELTING POINT : 287 - 302 C (Sublime)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 1.635
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Slightly soluble (0.63 g/100ml at 20 C)

AUTOIGNITION

: 740 C

NFPA RATINGS

: Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
STABILITY : Stable under ordinary conditions.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.

Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Precautions:
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes Wear suitable protective clothing If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Storage:
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from strong oxidizing agents.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
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