International Chemical Safety Cards

PHTHALIC ACID

ICSC: 0768

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid
ortho-Phthalic acid
C₈H₆O₄ / C₆H₄(COOH)₂
Molecular mass: 166.1
ICSC # 0768
CAS # 88-99-3
RTECS # TH9625000
October 11, 2006 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
•INGESTION	Sore throat.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

Signal: Warning
Excl mark
May be harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation

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ICSC: 0768

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

PHTHALIC ACID

ICSC: 0768

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The solution in water is a weak acid.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available)

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point (decomposes): 191 °C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.6
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.625

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.7
Flash point: 168°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.73

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

NFPA Code: H1; F1; R; 0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0768	PHTHALIC ACID
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.