MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MANUFACTURER Varian, Inc. NO. SD-014
ADDRESS 25200 Commercentre Drive DATE: 09/13/02
Lake Forest, CA 92630-8810 Ed. Code: 02140
PHONE (949) 770-9381 PREPARER: N. Doumas
EMERGENCY PHONE (800) 424-9300-CHEMTREC USA
FAX (949) 770-0863
SECTION 1: MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: EXTRACTION TABLETS
Chemical Family: Organic Acid (solid)
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION
Hazardous Components % (w/w) CAS No. NIOSH No. EEC No. R Codes (Substance)
Maleic acid >95 110167 OM96250000 2037425 22
Formula: HOOCCH:CHCOOH; C4H4O4
Molecular Weight: 116.08
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
OSHA Hazard Classification: Corrosive (as defined in 29 CFR 搂 1910.1200)
European Chemical Directive Hazard Information:
Hazard Classification: Harmful (as defined in Council Directive 88/379/EEC)
Danger Symbol:
Risk Phrases: Harmful if swallowed
Safety phrases: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to skin and eyes. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice. In case of skin contact, wash with plenty of soap and water.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID
Skin/Eye Contact: Immediately flush with copious amounts of cold water for at least 15 minutes and call a
physician.
Inhalation: Immediately move to fresh air and call a physician.
Ingestion: Give milk or water and call a physician immediately.
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SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING INFORMATION
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Film-forming agent, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or halogenated agents.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear protective clothing and use approved respirator equipment.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection/Precautions: Wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Use respirator if tablet is
pulverized and dust is formed.
Spill/Clean-up Procedures: If tablets are spilled, shovel into hazardous waste receptacle and dispose of as corrosive
hazardous waste. If a solution is spilled, absorb in an absorbent suitable for organic
acids and dispose of as hazardous waste.
RQ per 40 CFR Part 302: (for maleic acid) 5000 lb.
SECTION 7: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Hand Protection: For routine purposes, i.e., one-time use situations where protection from intermittent
contact or splash is needed, disposable natural or synthetic latex or disposable nitrile
gloves offer adequate protection. Gloves should be changed daily or after
contamination.
For clean-up of large spills, use thicker gauge gloves (10 mil or more) made of
neoprene, nitrile, or butyl rubber or PVC.
Respiratory Protection/Ventilation: Use laboratory fume hood or equivalent.
Protective Clothing: Wear laboratory jacket or coat.
Eye/Face Protection: Use OSHA approved safety glasses.
SECTION 8: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Recommended Storage Conditions: Store away from bases, oxidizing agents, and reducing agents in approved safety
cabinet.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Oval, yellow tablet with no odor
pH: <1 (10% aqueous solution)
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: Approximately 130 掳C
Flash Point: None
Auto Ignition Temperatures: No data
Explosive Limits: N/A
Vapor Pressure: No data
Density/Specific Gravity: N/A
Solubility: Soluble in water
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SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
Incompatibilities: Strong bases, oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Health Hazards)
Toxicity: Maleic acid: LD50: 708 mg/Kg (oral, rat)
LD50: 1560 mg/Kg (skin, rabbit)
Effects of Overexposure:
Maleic acid is harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Causes severe eye irritation and skin irritation.
Irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Maleic acid is not listed as a Marine Pollutant according to 49 CFR Part 172.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
Small quantities can be diluted with large amounts of water then neutralized with a weak acid such as dilute acetic acid. Check
local regulations regarding sewer disposal. Dispose of large amounts as corrosive hazardous waste.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Information:
Hazard Class: Corrosive
UN No.: NA2215
Proper Shipping Name: Maleic acid mixture
Description: Maleic acid mixture, 8, NA2215, III
IATA Information:
Hazard Class: Corrosive
UN No.: UN3261
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
Description: Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s., 8, UN3261, III
When shipped from ANSYS, this product is packaged as an Exception for Small Quantities according to 49 CFR 173.4 or as a
Dangerous Good in Excepted Quantity according to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, section 2.7.
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following standards and regulations were considered in the preparation of this MSDS:
49 CFR 171 - DOT (RSPA) Hazardous Material Regulation
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
29 CFR 1910 - Hazard Communication
European Council Directive 67/548/EEC
European Council Directive 88/379/EEC
This MSDS was prepared according to ANSI Z400.1-1993 and 91/155/EEC recommended formats.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Extraction Tablets: Cat. No. 207-1
Italic print designates information specific to European Chemical Directives.
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in
various publications. Judgments as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser鈥檚 purposes are necessarily the
purchaser鈥檚 responsibility. Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the MSDS, Varian, Inc.,
extends no warranties, makes no representations and assumes no responsibility as to the adoption of safety precautions. We
reserve the right to revise the MSDS as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact
us to ensure that the MSDS is the latest edition issued.
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