Terephthalic acid
Product Information
Molecular Formula
C8H6O5
Molecular Weight
167
Synonyms
Benzene-1,5-dicarboxylic acid
Melting Point
301 °C
Flash Point
261°C
Purity
1
Density
1,51 g/cm4
Appearance
White to Almost white powder to crystal
Safety Information
Hazards
H319:
Causes serious eye irritation.
H335:
May cause respiratory irritation.
H373:
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Causes serious eye irritation.
H335:
May cause respiratory irritation.
H373:
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement
P260:
Do not breathe dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
P280:
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P304+P340+P312:
IF INHALED:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P314:
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P337+P313:
If eye irritation persists:
Get medical advice/attention.
P403+P234:
Store in a well ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.
Do not breathe dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
P280:
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P304+P340+P312:
IF INHALED:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P314:
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P337+P313:
If eye irritation persists:
Get medical advice/attention.
P403+P234:
Store in a well ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.
