| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause mild digestive tract irritation. | |
| [Inhalation] May be fatal if inhaled. Inhalation of vapors causes irritation of the mucous membranes. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 23 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 36/37/39 45 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2811 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] Yellow to brown crystalline powder. | |
| [Melting Point] 160 | |
| [Product Name] Bismaleimide | |
| [Synonyms] 4,4'-Biphenylmethanebismaleimide 4,4-Bis(maleimido)diphenylmethane 4,4'-Bis(maleimidophenyl)methane Bis(4-maleimidophenyl)methane Bis(p-maleimidophenyl)methane Bismaleimide-S | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_13676-54-5.htm">13676-54-5 | |
| [Formula] C21H14N2O4 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 358.35 | |
| [EINECS] 237-163-4 | |
| [RTECS] ON5670000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 333986 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-21-00-04641 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide, nitrogen. | |
| [UN Number] 2811 |
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