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Phthalic anhydride

Synonyms & Trade Names
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic anhydride; PAN; Phthalic acid anhydride
CAS No.
85-44-9
RTECS No.
TI3150000
DOT ID & Guide
2214 156
Formula
C6H4(CO)2O
Conversion
1 ppm = 6.06 mg/m3
IDLH
60 mg/m3
See: 85449
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 6 mg/m3 (1 ppm)
OSHA PEL
†: TWA 12 mg/m3 (2 ppm)
Measurement Methods

NIOSH S179 (II-3);
OSHA 90
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
White solid (flake) or a clear, colorless, mobile liquid (molten) with a characteristic, acrid odor.
MW:
148.1
BP:
563°F		 MLT: 267°F
Sol:
0.6%
VP:
0.0015 mmHg
IP:
10.00 eV
Sp.Gr:
1.53 (Flake) 1.20 (Molten)
Fl.P:
305°F
UEL:
10.5%
LEL:
1.7%
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, water [Note: Converted to phthalic acid in hot water.]
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; conjunctivitis; nasal ulcer bleeding; bronchitis, bronchial asthma; dermatitis; in animals: liver, kidney damage
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

Up to 30 mg/m3:
(APF = 5) Any quarter-mask respirator.
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Up to 60 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100.
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(APF = 10) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100.
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(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0315   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0192
 

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