1,2,4-Bbenzenetricarboxylic 1,2-anhydride

CAS 552-30-7 C₉H₄O₅ MW 192.1000 Danger
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Corrosion Corrosion
Exclamation Mark Exclamation Mark
Health Hazard Health Hazard
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H303 May be harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H316 Causes mild skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Sensitization, Skin
H318 Causes serious eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Sensitization, respiratory
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P264+P265 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
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.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
P342+P316 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergence medical help immediately.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL5.0000000000000001E-3 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless solid as crystals or off-white flakes.

Boiling Point464-473°F at 14 mmHg
Flash Point440.6°F
Vapor Pressure0.000004 mmHg
Specific Gravity1.55 at 68°F

Synonyms

1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic anhydride; 4-carboxyphthalic anhydride; TMA; TMAN; trimellic acid anhydride

Data Sources

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