2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, homopolymer

Agent Name
2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, homopolymer
CAS Number
26099-09-2
Formula
(C4-H4-O4)x-
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Maleic acid homopolymer; Maleic acid, polymers; Polymaleic acid; 2-Butenedioic acid (2Z)-, homopolymer; Poly(maleic acid); [ChemIDplus] KVAP 200 ANTISCALANT; [Emerald Performance Materials MSDS] UN3265
Category
Polymers
Description
Hazy amber liquid with a mild odor; [Emerald Performance Materials MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as a processing aid foods; [FDA] Used for foam control; [Emerald Performance Materials MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; [Emerald Performance Materials MSDS] See "Maleic acid."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
10 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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