NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Trimellitic anhydride CAS 552-30-7
C9H4O5 RTECS DC2050000
Synonyms & Trade Names
1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic anhydride; 4-Carboxyphthalic anhydride; TMA; TMAN; Trimellic acid anhydride [Note: TMA is also a synonym for Trimethylamine.]
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.005 ppm (0.04 mg/m3) Should be handled in the workplace as an extremely toxic substance.
OSHA PEL�: none
IDLH N.D. Conversion 1 ppm = 7.86 mg/m3
Physical Description
Colorless solid.
MW: 192.1
BP: ?
MLT: 322°F
Sol: ?
VP: 0.000004 mmHg
IP: ?

Sp.Gr: ?
Fl.P: NA
UEL: NA
LEL: NA

Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5036; OSHA 98
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, nose, respiratory system; pulmonary edema, respiratory sensitization; rhinitis, asthma, cough, wheezing, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), malaise (vague feeling of discomfort), fever, muscle aches, sneezing
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION