Material Safety Data Sheet
Acrylic anhydride
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Acrylic anhydride 
Catalog Numbers:SC-18800

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#2051-76-5
Chemical Name: Acrylic anhydride
Percent  95%min
EINECS/ELINCS:218-128-2
Hazard Symbols:Not available.
Risk Phrases: 14-20/21/22-34

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. May irritate to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:  May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses.
Skin: Wear safety chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Liquid
 Color: Colorless
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 85-86°C 17mm
Melting point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: 77°C
Explosion Limits: Not available.
Explosion Limits: Not available.

Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1,094 g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C6H6O3
Molecular Weight: 126.11

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:Incompatible materials, light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen iodide.
Hazardous Polymerization:Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:     
CAS#2051-76-5:
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 2051-76-5:
Carcinogenicity:
Acrylic anhydride ,95%min- Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
PackingGroup : II
RIDADR: 3265

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Nor available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Dispose of in a manner consistent  with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
Shipping Name: not regular

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
European/International Regulations
      European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
           Hazard Symbols: Not available.
           Risk Phrases:
                  R14: Reacts violently with water
                  R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
                  R34: Causes burns
            Safety Phrases:
                  S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
                  S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
                  S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
                            

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.