| [Flash Point] 111 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | |
| [Eyes] 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 place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [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 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] White or yellowish crystals or beige powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 115 - 116 | |
| [Boiling Point] 237 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.016 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.4105 g/cm3 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 4.27 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.24 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 52.1 kJ/mol | |
| [Heat Of Combustion] -2175 kJ/mol | |
| [Product Name] 2-Methylsuccinic acid | |
| [Synonyms] ,2-Propanedicarboxylic acid 2-Methylbutane-1,4-dioic acid Methylbutanedioic acid Methylsuccinic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_498-21-5.htm">498-21-5 | |
| [Formula] C5H8O4 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 132.11000000000001 | |
| [EINECS] 207-857-1 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1722946 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-02-00-01948 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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