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Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A 

Not classified 

May be harmful if swallowed

Causes skin irritation

Causes serious eye irritation 

Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.

Wear protective gloves, eye protection. 

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.

Substance/mixture: Substance

Components: Trimellitic Acid

Percent: >98.0%(HPLC)(T)

CAS RN: 528-44-9

Synonyms: 1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic Acid

Chemical Formula: C₉H₆O₆

Physical state (20°C): Solid

Form: Crystal  - Powder

Colour: White  - Almost white

Odour: No data available

pH: No data available

Melting point/freezing point: 231°C (dec.)

Boiling point/range: No data available

Flash point: No data available

Flammability or explosive limits:   

Lower: No data available   

Upper: No data available

Relative density: No data available

Solubility(ies):   

[Water] Slightly soluble  (21g/L, 25°C)

[Other solvents]

Soluble: Methanol, Ether, Acetone, Ethanol, Dimethylformamide(DMF)

Slightly soluble: Ethyl acetate

Insoluble: Benzene, Chloroform, Carbon tetrachloride, Carbon disulfide, Ligroin

Log Pow: 0.95

Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No special reactivity has been reported.

Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide