CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO -- MALEIC ACID -- 6810-00D004999 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MALEIC ACID
MSDS Date:09/30/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004999
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:8315 LEE HWY
City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-621-4778
Emergency Phone Num:800-621-4778
Preparer's Name:ALEXANDER A. PICINILLI
CAGE:11273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MALEIC ACID (CERCLA)
CAS:110-16-7
RTECS #:OM9625000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT-MALE) IS 708 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION MAY BE MODERATELY
    TOXIC; MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY BE
    FATAL; MAY DAMAGE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, GI TRACT. SKIN AND EYE
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, DE RMATITIS. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED
    BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING, PAIN,
    CORROSION OF CORNEA. INHALED-IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY
    BREATHING. INGESTED-NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. LIFT LIDS. IF
    IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH
    WITH WATER THEN SOLUTION OF MILS SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. CALL  PHYSICIAN. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER OR
    MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, HALON, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL,
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR TO PREVENT CONTACT
    WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SUBLIMES AT 396F. EMITS ACRID FUMES ON
    HEATING. FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS. CAN REACT VIGOROUSLY WITH OXIDIZERS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND USE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.  AVOID MAKING DUST. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH LOTS OF WATER. DO NOT
    ALLOW WASH WATER TO  ENTER STREAMS/WATERWAYS/SEWERS/DRAINS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING PROMPTLY.READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING.DO NOT WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES WHEN USING PRODUCT FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY.NOT FOR
    DRUG,FOOD OR H OUSEHOLD USE.KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    DUST CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED.
    USE IAW 29 CFR 19 10.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCK, APRON, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY
    SHOWER, VENTILATION HOOD, FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 11273 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER MDA414-96-P3999.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:275F,135C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:268F,131C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:275F,135C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density:4.0
Spec Gravity:1.59
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER; FAINT ACIDULOUS ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALI METALS, STRONG BASES, AMINES. SOLUTIONS
    MAY CORRODE METAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AT 230C IT IS CONVERTED TO FUMARIC ACID
    WHICH UNDERGOES PARTICLE CARBONIZATION AND FORMATION OF MALEIC
    ANHYDRIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE ACRID SMOKE
    AND IRRITATING FUMES. SEE ABOVE FOR STABILITY DATA AND PRODUCTS
    FORMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A PERMITTED INCINERATOR.
    DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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