Maleic acid
Agent Name
Maleic acid
CAS Number
110-16-7
Formula
C4-H4-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Butenedioic acid; 1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid, (Z); 2-Butenedioic acid, (Z)-; Butenedioic acid, (Z)-; Kyselina maleinova [Czech]; Maleinic acid; Malenic acid; Toxilic acid; cis-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid; cis-Butenedioic acid; [ChemIDplus] UN2215
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Colorless or white solid; [HSDB] White crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make alkyd and polyester resins, surface coatings, lubricant additives, plasticizers, copolymers, drugs, and agricultural chemicals; Also used to retard rancidity of oils and to dye and finish textiles (wool, cotton, and silk); [HSDB]
Comments
A strong irritant; [Merck Index] A severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause kidney damage; [ICSC] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB] High concentrations may have corrosive effects to skin and eyes; [CHEMINFO] A skin irritant; Corrosive to eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [eChemPortal: ESIS] An irritant; May cause serious injury to eyes; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.59E-05 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 720 mg/m3/1h
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: