Product ID:FUMARIC ACID, 0-64
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N059192
MSDS Number: BXGNW

CHEM SERVICE INC

WEST CHESTER, PA 19381
US

Emergency Phone: 215-692-3026

Info Phone: 215-692-3026

Cage: 84898

CHEM SERVICE, INC

599 WEST CHESTER, PA 19301-9650 US

Telephone: 610-692-3026

Cage: 8Y898

FUMARIC ACID (CERCLA)

CAS: 110-17-8

RTECS: LS9625000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 10700MG/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: MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED,
INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAN CAUSE EYE AND SKIN
IRRITATION. DUST AND/OR VAPORS CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY
TRACT. CAN BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMB RANES. CHRONIC: NONE
SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH CONTINUOUSLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:
FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15-20 MIN. IF NO BURNS HAVE OCCURRED, USE SOAP &
WATER TO CLEANSE SKIN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ADMIN OXYGEN IF
BRTHG DFCLT. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED ADMIN ARTF RESP. IF PATIENT IS
IN CARD ARREST ADMIN CPR. CONTINUE LIFE SUPPORTING MEASURES UNTIL
MED ASSISTANCE HAS ARRIVED. REMOVE & WASH CONTAM CLTHG. INGEST:
(SUP DAT)

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROPRIATE OSHA REGULATED
EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE
CONTAINER. HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED SURFACES TO REMOVE
ANY RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS CHEM SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY IN
HOOD. USE APPROP NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SFTY EQUIP. AVOID CONT W/SKIN,
EYES & CLTHG. STORE ONLY W/COMPATIBLE CHEM.
Other Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED IN COOL DRY PLACE. ALL CHEM
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZ. AVOID DIRECT PHYSICAL CONT! THIS PROD IS
FURNISHED FOR LAB USE ONLY! MAY NOT BE USED AS DRUGS, COSMETICS,
AGRICULTURAL/PESTICI DAL PROD, FOOD ADDITIVES/HOUSEHOLD CHEM.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN THE LAB.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: CALL MD IMMED . AN ANTIDOTE IS A SUBSTANCE INTENDED TO
COUNTERACT EFT OF POIS. IT SHOULD BE ADMIN ONLY BY MD/TRAINED EMER
PERS. MED ADVICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM POIS CTL CTR.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>570F,>299C
Vapor Density:1.625
Solubility in Water:VERY SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION LIBERATES TOXIC FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF I/A/W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS .

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