ICSC 0330 - TEREPHTHALIC ACID

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TEREPHTHALIC ACID

ICSC: 0330
_{April 1994}

para-Phthalic acid
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid

CAS No: 100-21-0
RTECS No: WZ0875000

C₈H₆O₄ / C₆H₄(COOH)₂
Molecular mass: 166.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough.	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.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0	Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA
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. Occupational exposure limits TLV: 10 mg/m³ as TWA; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: 0.1 mg/m³ (Inhalable fraction) Peak limitation category: I(2) Pregnancy risk group: C (DFG 2006).	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Inhalation risk