ICSC 1085 - MALONIC ACID

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MALONIC ACID	ICSC: 1085 (May 2002)
Carboxyacetic acid Dicarboxymethane Propanedioic acid Methanedicarboxylic acid

CAS #: 141-82-2

EC Number: 205-503-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Then wash away with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from bases and strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

MALONIC ACID

ICSC: 1085

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The solution in water is a medium strong acid. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₃H₄O₄ / COOHCH₂COOH Molecular mass: 104.1 Decomposes at 135°C Density: 1.6 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 7.3 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.91/-0.18 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a medium strong acid. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₃H₄O₄ / COOHCH₂COOH
Molecular mass: 104.1
Decomposes at 135°C
Density: 1.6 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 7.3
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.91/-0.18 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance is irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance is irritating to the skin.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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