Fumaric Acid Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 360
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Fumaric Acid
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Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 3). Causes mild skin irritation (H316).
Hazard class: Serious eye damage or irritation (Category 2A). Causes serious eye irritation (H319).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Fumaric acid
Synonyms: Butenedioic acid; trans-2-Butenediocic acid
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110-17-8 |
C4H4O4 |
116.08 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell or if irritation occurs (P332+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Combustible solid. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Wipe up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #1. Store with acids, anhydrides and peracids. Store in a cool, dry place.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
White crystals. Odorless. Soluble: Slightly soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in chloroform and benzene.
Boiling point: 165 °C (sublimes) Melting point: 287 °C (decomposes) Specific gravity: 1.635
Avoid contact with bases, oxidizers, reducers, and amines. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Eye and skin irritation. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Eyes, skin.
ORL-RAT LD50: 9300 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24a is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-743-0).
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