Terephthalic Acid
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H302 |
Harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H316 |
Causes mild skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H320 |
Causes eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H361 |
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
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. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
White powder
| Boiling Point | >572°F (sublimes) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.51 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
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Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid; 4-carboxybenzoic acid; 1.4-dicarboxybenzene; p-phthalic acid; p-benzenedicarboxylic acid; p-carboxybenzoic acid; p-dicarboxybenzene; p-pthalic acid
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 7489
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