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Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A 

Not classified 

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.

Substance/mixture: Substance

Components: 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic Acid

Percent: >98.0%(T)

CAS RN: 554-95-0

Synonyms: BTC , Trimesic Acid Chemical

Formula: C₉H₆O₆

Physical state (20°C): Solid

Form: Crystal  - Powder

Colour: White  - Slightly pale yellow

Odour: No data available

pH: No data available

Melting point/freezing point: No data available

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

[Other solvents]      Soluble: Methanol

Autoignition temperature: 590°C

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