ICSC 1173 - FUMARIC ACID

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FUMARIC ACID	ICSC: 1173 (June 2011)
(E)-2-Butenedioic acid trans-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid Allomaleic acid Boletic acid

CAS #: 110-17-8

EC Number: 203-743-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Prevent deposition of dust. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	Use water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	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		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Causes eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from oxidizing materials.
PACKAGING

FUMARIC ACID

ICSC: 1173

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS COLOURLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces corrosive fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This produces toxic and flammable gases. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₄H₄O₄ / COOH-CH=CHCOOH Molecular mass: 116.1 Sublimation point: 200°C Density (at 20°C): 1.64 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.63 (poor) Auto-ignition temperature: 375°C (powder) Flash point: 273°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.46 (estimated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces corrosive fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This produces toxic and flammable gases. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₄H₄O₄ / COOH-CH=CHCOOH
Molecular mass: 116.1
Sublimation point: 200°C
Density (at 20°C): 1.64 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.63 (poor)
Auto-ignition temperature: 375°C (powder)
Flash point: 273°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.46 (estimated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 36; S: (2)-26

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