MALEIC ANHYDRIDE Property

Melting point:

51-56 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

200 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.48

vapor density 

3.4 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

0.16 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

Flash point:

218 °F

form 

powder

CAS DataBase Reference

33225-51-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

22-34-42/43

Safety Statements 

22-26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 2215 8/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

ON3675000

F 

21

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

MALEIC ANHYDRIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Maleic anhydride-d2 is the labelled analogue of maleic anhydride (M124403), a heterocyclic compound used in the manufacturing of unsaturated polyester resins. Maleic Anhydride has a wide range of other applications; it is used in synthetic tensides, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides.