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Continental Petrochemicals (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Safety Data Sheet
(Maleic Anhydride < 0.05%) Revision Date: April 18, 2022

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

1.1) Identification of the product

Product name : Phthalic Anhydride (PA)

1.2) Manufacturer/supplier identification

Company name : Continental Petrochemicals (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

137 Moo 17 Soi 3, Bangna-Trad Road.,
Bangsaothong, Bangsaothong,
Samuthprakarn 10570, Thailand
Emergency telephone: (662) 315-1478-79

1.3) Recommended Restrictions:

For Industrial use only

1.4) Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against:
Use be Raw Material of Alkyd Resin Process, Polyester Resin, Polyethylene Resin,
Plasticizer Process, Pesticides
Maximum Quantity in possession 4,000 MT

2. Hazards identification
Acute Toxicity (Oral): Category 4
Skin Corrosive/Irritation: Category 2A
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Category 1
Respiratory Sensitization: Category 1A
Skin Sensitization: Category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity-Single Exposure
(Inhalation) Category 3

GHS Label Elements

Signal: Danger
Hazard Statements:
Harmful if swallowed.
Fatal if inhaled.
Cause skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction
May cause respiratory irritation
May cause damage to organs through prolonged exposure
Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements:
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IF SWALLOWED, Rinse mouth.

IF ON SKIN, Wash with soap and water.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
IF INHALED, if breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
IF IN EYES, Rinse continuously with water for several minutes and remove contact lenses if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Store in a well-ventilated place and keep container tightly closed.
Avoid release to the environment.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarbonic acid anhydride, Phthalic acid anhydride, 1,3-Isobenzofurandione,
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic anhydride, 1,3-Dioxophthalan, Phthalandione
Molecular Weight: 148.12 g/mol
EC-Index-No.: 607-009-00-4
EC-No.: 201-607-5

Chemical Name Molecular Formula CAS Number %By Weight

Phthalic Anhydride C8H4O3 85-44-9 ≥ 99.85
Maleic Anhydride C4H2O3 108-31-6 ≤ 0.05
Benzoic Acid C6H5COOH 65-85-0 ≤ 0.05
Other - - ≤ 0.05

4. First aid measures

After inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if irritation and
symptoms persist.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact : rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held
wide open. Summon eye specialist. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
After swallowing: make the victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Summon doctor.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media :
Water, CO2, foam, powder.

Special risks :
Combustible. Formation of explosive mixtures possible with air. Danger of dust explosion.

Special protective equipment for fire fighting :

Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and
self-contained breathing apparatus.

Other information :
Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering
surface water or groundwater.

6. Accidental release measures

Person-related precautionary measures:
Avoid generation of dusts; do not inhale dusts. Avoid substance contact.

Procedures for cleaning / absorption:

Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
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Environmental-protection measures :
Do not allow to enter sewerage system.

The method of purification and removal

Small spill:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate
area).
All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with
plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain.
Use clean non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered
plastic containers for later disposal.
Large spill:
Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water
Runoff to contact spilled material.
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate
area).
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

7. Handling and storage

Handling :
DO NOT eat, drink or smoke in product area.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Please store the original container.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
Use certificated protective equipment.
Wash contaminated clothing after use.
Use general dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures.

Storage :
Store in a closed container.
Store in a well-ventilated place

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Occupational Exposure Limits;
IDLH: 60 mg/m3 (NIOSH 2005)
REL-TWA: 6 mg/m3 (1 ppm) (NIOSH 2005)
PEL-TWA: 12 mg/m3 (2 ppm) (OSHA 2006)
TLV-TWA : 1 ppm (ACGIH 2010)
Specific control parameter
EC
Name Phthalic anhydride
Sensitization Danger of sensitization of the airways and the skin

German regulations
MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.)
Name Phthalic anhydride
Value 1 mg/m3 inhalable dust
Peak limit I local irritating substance
Embryotoxic cat. D classification not still possible in A-C categories
Sensitization Sa Risk of airways sensitization.
Appropriate engineering controls:
Provide local exhaust ventilation system or other engineering controls to keep the
airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value.
Check legal suitability of exposure level
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Personal protective equipment:

Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on
concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the
protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.

Respiratory protection : required when dusts are generated. Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181)
for vapours of organic compounds. Required when dusts are
generated.
Eye protection: Wear facepiece with goggles to protect from scattering toxic
substance.
Hand protection: Resistant-chemical glove that is appropriate.
Body protection: Wear appropriate protective chemical-resistant clothing.

Industrial hygiene:
Change contaminated clothing. Application of skin-protective barrier cream recommended.
Wash hands after working with substance.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Form : flake
Colour : white
Odour : weakly aromatic
pH value
at 6 g/l H2O (20 °C) 2
Melting point 129-132 °C
Boiling point 285 °C
Ignition temperature 570 °C
Flash point 152 °C
Explosion limits lower 1.7 Vol%
upper 10.4 Vol%
Vapour pressure (20 °C) <0.01 hPa
(150 °C) 26 hPa
Density not available
Bulk density 500-700 kg/m3
Solubility in
water (20 °C) 6 g/l
ethanol (20 °C) soluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: 1.6
Auto ignition temperature: 570 °C
Decomposition temperature: Not available
Viscosity: Not available

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:
React with Copper Oxide/Sodium Oxide may be cause of explosion. React with
water to phthalic Acid
Chemical stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to be avoided
Avoid heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition.

Substances to be avoided
water, alkali hydroxides, nitric acid.

Hazardous decomposition products

Carbon Oxide

Further information
Danger of dust explosion.
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11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat) : 1,530 mg/kg.
LD50 (Dermal, Rabbit): >3,160 mg/kg
LC50 : >2.14 mg/L/4 hr (aerosol)

Subacute to chronic toxicity

The possibility of an embryotoxic effect has not yet been fully assessed.

Further toxicological information

After inhalation of dust : mucosal irritations, coughing, dyspnoea. Risk of airways
sensitization.
After skin contact : Irritations. May cause sensitization.
After eye contact : Irritations. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
After swallowing : irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and
gastrointestinal tract.

Further data
The product should be handle with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxic effects
Ecotoxicity in water (LC50):
Fish: 48 hr-LC50 (Leuciscus idus) = 313 mg/l
Crustacea: 48 hr-EC50 (Dapnia magna) >640 mg/l
Algae: 96 hr-LC50 (Selenastrum capricornutum =4.14 mg/l
Fish: 60d-NOEC (Salmo gairdneri) =10 mg/L,LOEC(Salmo gairdneri)=32 mg/l
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short-term degradation products are not likely. However, long
term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation:
The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Further ecologic data:
Adverse ecological effects cannot be excluded in the event of improper handling or disposal.

13. Disposal considerations

Product :
Chemical residues generally count as special waste. We recommend that you contact either
the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on
how to dispose of special waste.

Packing :
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the
same way as substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated
packaging many be treated like household waste or recycled.

14. Transport information

Important Note: Shipping descriptions may vary based on mode of transport, quantities,
package size, and/or origin and destination. Consult your company's Hazardous
Materials/Dangerous Goods expert for information specific to your situation.
DOT: Class not regulated
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Class not regulated
IATA: Class not regulated

Phthalic Anhydride is not classified, as Dangerous Good due to have a concentration of

Maleic Anhydride not more than 0.05%.
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15. Regulatory information

Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol : Xn Harmful
R-phrases : 22-37/38-41-42/43 Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to
respiratory system and skin. Risk of
serious damage to eyes. May cause
sensitization by inhalation and skin
contact.
S-phrases : 23-24/25-26-37/39-46 Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. In case of contact
with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Wear suitable gloves and
eye/face protection. If swallowed,
seek medical advice immediately
and show this container or label.
EC-No. : 201-607-5 EC label

16. Other information

NFPA Hazard Classification : Health 2
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0

This SDS will be revised and updated in every 5 years (next on date: April 18, 2027)

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It
characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not
represent a guarantee of the properties of the pro