Material Safety Data Sheet
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ADIPIC ACID
Reference Number: AST10068
Date: April 20, 2006
Chemical Name: 1,4-Butane Dicarboxylic Acid
Synonyms: Hexanedioic Acid
Company Information:
ICL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LP
622 Emerson Road - Suite 500
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Emergency telephone: In USA call CHEMTREC: 1 800 424 9300
In Canada call CANUTEC: 1 613 996 6666
General Information: +1 800 244 6169 (Worldwide)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No. % by weight
Adipic Acid 124-04-9 100
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance and Odor: White crystalline granules; odor not characterized.
WARNING STATEMENTS
WARNING!
MAY CAUSE EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
COMBUSTIBLE DUST - EXPLOSION POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin contact and inhalation
EYE CONTACT: This material may cause pain, redness, and tearing based on human experience.
SKIN CONTACT: This material is practically nonirritating and nontoxic based on toxicity studies.
INHALATION: Excessive concentrations of dusts of this material have been noted to cause
respiratory tract irritation including coughing, sneezing, and blood-tinged mucous based on human
experience.
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INGESTION: This material is practically nontoxic if swallowed based on toxicity studies. Significant
adverse health effects are not expected to develop if small amounts (less than a mouthful) are
swallowed.
Refer to Section 11 for toxicological information.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water. If easy to do, remove any contact lenses. Get
medical attention if irritation persists. Remove material from eyes, skin and clothing. Wash heavily
contaminated clothing before reuse.
IN ON SKIN, immediate first aid is not likely to be required. However, this material can be removed
with soap and water.
IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen.
IF SWALLOWED, immediate first aid is not likely to be required. A physician or Poison Control
Center can be contacted for advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 385 degrees F (196 degrees C) Method: Cleveland Open Cup
Fire Point: 450 degrees F (232 degrees C)
Hazardous Products of Combustion: As with any organic material, carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide, smoke and soot can be produced.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical, or CO2.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: This material as normally packaged and handled can contain
sufficient fines to form an explosive mixture if dispersed in a sufficient quantity of air.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Fire fighters and others exposed to products of combustion should wear
self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In case of spill, do not blow material. Use vacuum equipment designed specifically for handling
combustible dusts.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal information and Sections 14 and 15 for reportable quantity
information.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with eyes.
Avoid breathing dust.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Avoid creating a dust cloud in handling, transfer and clean up.
Emptied container retains product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is
cleaned, reconditioned, or destroyed. The reuse of this material鈥檚 container for nonindustrial
purposes is prohibited and any reuse must be in consideration of the data provided in the MSDS.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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EYE PROTECTION: Where there is significant potential for eye contact, wear chemical goggles
and have eye flushing equipment available.
SKIN PROTECTION: Although this material does not present a significant skin concern, minimize
skin contamination by following good industrial practice. Wearing of protective gloves is
recommended. Wash hands and contaminated skin after handling.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing dust. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory
protection equipment when airborne exposure limits are exceeded (see below). Consult respirator
manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application. Observe respirator
use limitations specified by NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer. Respiratory protection programs
must comply with 29 CFR 1910.134.
VENTILATION: Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to control exposure levels below airborne
exposure limits (see below). The use of use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air
contamination such as open process equipment is preferred. Consult NFPA Standard 91 for design
of exhaust systems.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
Product/Component OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
5 mg/m3
adipic acid None established
Components referred to herein may be regulated by specific Canadian provincial legislation.
Please refer to exposure limits legislated for the province in which the substance will be used.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Melting Point: 152 degrees C
Boiling Point: 337.5 degrees C
Solubility in Water: 1.90 g/100 ml @ 20 degrees C
83.0 g/100 ml @ 90 degrees C
NOTE: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample
to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as
specifications for the product.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions of storage and handling.
Materials to Avoid: None known
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data from ICL Performance Products LP studies and from the available scientific literature indicate
the following:
Single dose (acute) studies indicate:
Oral - Practically Nontoxic (Rat LD50 - 5,050 mg/kg)
Dermal - Practically Nontoxic (Rabbit LD50 - >7,940 mg/kg)
Eye Irritation - Moderately Irritating (Rabbit, 18.2/110.0)
Skin Irritation - Nonirritating (Rabbit, 4-hr. exposure, 0.0/8.0)
No adverse effects were reported in rats exposed to adipic acid by repeated inhalation. Rats given
adipic acid in their diets for two years showed no increase in tumors. No birth defects were reported
in mice, rats or hamsters given adipic acid orally during pregnancy. No adverse genetic changes
were reported in standard tests using bacterial, animal and human cells, and animals.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The following data have been classified using the criteria adopted by the European Economic
Community (EEC) for aquatic organism toxicity.
Warm water fish: 96-hr LC50 in Fathead minnow: 97 mg/L (Harmful)
Cold water fish: 48-hour LC50 in Rainbow trout: > 100 mg/L; Practically nontoxic
No definitive invertebrate or algal toxicity data were available for this material. Biodegradation
studies indicate that this material would meet the OECD guidelines for classification as 鈥渞eadily
biodegradable鈥?.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This material when discarded is not a hazardous waste as that term is defined by the Resource,
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 40 CFR 261. Dispose of by incineration or recycle in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Consult your attorney or appropriate regulatory
officials for information on such disposal.
This product should not be dumped, spilled, rinsed or washed into sewers or public waterways.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations
to properly classify your shipment for transportation.
US DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s. (adipic acid) *
Hazard Class 9
Hazard Identification Number: UN3077
Packing Group: III
Transport Label: Class 9
Canadian TDG
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s. (adipic acid) *
Hazard Class 9.2
Hazard Identification Number: UN3077
Packing Group: III
Transport Label: Class 9
Reportable Quantity/ Reportable Limit
US DOT RQ: 5000 lbs adipic acid
Package size containing reportable amount: 5000 lbs
Canadian TDG RL: 230 kg adipic acid
Package size containing reportable amount: 230 kg
* Applies ONLY to containers which contain an RQ or RL.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Inventory: Listed
DSL Inventory: Listed
WHMIS Classification: D2(B) - Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects
SARA Hazard Notification
Hazard Categories Under Title III Rules (40 CFR 370): Immediate
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Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Not Applicable
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): Not Applicable
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: 5000 lb
Refer to Section 11 for OSHA Hazardous Chemical(s) and Section 13 for RCRA classification.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian
Controlled Products Regulation and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulation.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Health Fire Reactivity Additional Information
Suggested NFPA Rating 2 1 0
Suggested HMIS Rating 2 1 0 F
Reason for revision: Revised section 1. Supersedes MSDS dated: November 1, 2005
Product Use: Food additive, Fiber Intermediate
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presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, ICL Performance
Products LP makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information
is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination
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