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Product Name: Adipic Acid
Chemical Formula: C6H10O4
Other Names: Hexanedioic acid, 1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid
CAS Number: 124-04-9
Recommended Uses: Nylon production, plasticizer, food additive, polyurethane foam, flavoring agent
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Hazard Classification: Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wear protective eye protection, wash hands after handling, use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, in case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
Chemical Name: Adipic Acid
Concentration: >99%
Impurities: Water (<1%), trace organics (as process byproducts, <0.1%)
Molecular Weight: 146.14 g/mol
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms appear
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, seek medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention if feeling unwell
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Hazards from Combustion: Emits toxic fumes of carbon oxides under fire conditions
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Special Hazards: Dust can form explosive mixtures with air, avoid dust accumulation
Advice: Use water spray to cool containers, avoid breathing fumes, evacuate area if large spill occurs
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, avoid dust formation, ensure adequate ventilation, wear protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so, avoid discharge into drains, soil, or water bodies
Cleaning Methods: Sweep or shovel into suitable containers for disposal, avoid raising dust, ventilate area, wash contaminated area with water
Handling Spilled Material: Use non-sparking tools, collect in labeled waste containers, dispose according to local regulations
Safe Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, minimize dust generation and accumulation, use in well-ventilated areas
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool dry well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials including strong oxidizers and bases
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, reducing agents
Precautions: Keep container tightly closed when not in use, segregate from food and beverages, wash hands after handling
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA or ACGIH limits assigned, control as nuisance particulate (general limit 10 mg/m³ for inhalable, 3 mg/m³ for respirable dust)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation or general room ventilation to maintain airborne exposures below recommended limits
Personal Protection: Safety goggles or face shield, gloves resistant to chemicals, lab coat or protective clothing, use dust mask or respirator where dust levels exceed recommended limits
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, face, and exposed skin after handling product, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Appearance: White, crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless or faintly pungent
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Approximately 2.7 (1% solution)
Melting Point: 151 – 154°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: 196°C
Flammability: Non-flammable but combustible as dust
Explosive Properties: Dust can form explosive mixtures in air
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at 20°C
Solubility: Soluble in water (about 15 g/L at 20°C), soluble in alcohol and ether
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): 0.093 (log Pow)
Relative Density: 1.36 – 1.38 (water=1)
Bulk Density: 500 – 700 kg/m³
Auto-ignition Temperature: >400°C
Decomposition Temperature: 185°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flames, electrical sparks, dust formation
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, irritating fumes under fire conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Polymerization does not occur under normal conditions
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat) 5560 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild skin irritant
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation, may result in redness, pain, blurred vision
Respiratory Effects: Dust inhalation may cause coughing, respiratory tract irritation, throat dryness
Sensitization: Not classified as skin sensitizer
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis due to skin dryness
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity: Not found to be mutagenic in standard tests
Reproductive Toxicity: No known reproductive toxicity based on available studies
Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (fish, 96h): >100 mg/L (low toxicity)
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable (over 99% in 28 days, OECD 301C)
Bioaccumulative Potential: Log Kow 0.093 (low potential for bioaccumulation)
Mobility in Soil: High mobility due to water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: No data for significant adverse effects on environment, avoid uncontrolled release to surface water
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect and place in containers for disposal according to local, regional and national regulations
Product Disposal: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed chemical waste disposal company
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers thoroughly, dispose of in accordance with local regulations
Sewage Disposal: Do not discharge to sewers or watercourses
Regulatory Waste Code: US EPA RCRA: Not listed as hazardous waste
UN Number: Not regulated for transport under UN, IMDG or IATA rules
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous goods
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions for User: Avoid release of dust during transport, ensure integrity of packaging, use covered vehicles
Environmental Hazards: Not considered marine pollutant
Transport Labels: None required
US Regulations: TSCA-listed, not subject to SARA Title III Section 313, not considered hazardous waste under RCRA
EU Regulations: Listed in EINECS (204-673-3), not classified as dangerous under CLP Regulation
Canada: DSL listed
Other National Inventories: Included in Australia AICS, Japan ENCS, China IECSC, Korea KECL
Labeling Requirements: Eye hazard and respiratory hazard, standard workplace labeling for irritants
Other Regulatory Status: Ingredients not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as carcinogen; not restricted for food use as acidulant by FDA at acceptable concentrations
