Adipic Acid

Applications

• As a monomer in nylon, paper additives, copolyamides, terpolymers,   and unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs)  in polymer additives for epoxy  curing agents and plasticizers    

• As a chemical intermediate in synthesis of polyesters/diesters, polyester polyols, adiponitrile, cyclopentanone, 1,6-hexanediol, and dimethyl sebacate  in other applications such as solvents, lubricants, electronics, soil conditioners, glass protection agents, briquetting agents, leather   tanning agents, food  additives, flue gas desulfurization scrubbers, and cleaning aids.

Specifications

Material and Safety Data Sheet

Ingredient: ADIPIC ACID; (HEXANEDIOIC ACID) 1,4-BUTANEDICARBOXYLIC ACID)   
(SARA III)   
CAS Number: 124-04-9   
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)   
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3   
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics   
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Appearance And Odor: WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITHOUT ANY ODOR.   
Boiling Point: 639F,337C   
Melting Point: 306F,152C   
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 0.1   
Vapor Density (Air=1): 5   
Specific Gravity: 1.36 (H*2O=1)   
Evaporation Rate And Ref: N/A   
Solubility In Water: MODERATE (1-10%)    
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 0   
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data    
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Flash Point: 385F,196C   
Flash Point Method: CC   
Lower Explosive Limit: N/A   
Upper Explosive Limit: N/A   
Extinguishing Media: USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR   
ORDINARY FOAM.   
Special Fire Fighting Proc: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL   
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FP N).   
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.   
TOXIC GASES PRODUCED: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.   
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Reactivity Data   
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Stability: YES   
Cond To Avoid (Stability): AIR, HEAT.    
Materials To Avoid: AMMONIA, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.   
Hazardous Decomp Products: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.   
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO   
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT.    
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Health Hazard Data   
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.   
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES   
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES   
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO   
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO   
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CONTACT CAN CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. PROLONGED   
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.    
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO   
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO   
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO   
Explanation Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT    
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.    
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE IDENTIFIED.    
Emergency/First Aid Proc: INGESTION: IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY   
GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE   
EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH   
IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.   
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use    
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY   
SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.   
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.   
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,   
STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.    
Precautions-Handling/Storing: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE FOR   
ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.    
Other Precautions: DURING USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.   
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Control Measures   
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Respiratory Protection: NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION   
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN APPROPRIATE   
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.    
Ventilation: USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP   
FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.    
Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE GLOVES.    
Eye Protection: ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES (FPN).   
Other Protective Equipment: LAB COAT.    
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.   
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.   
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Transportation Data   
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Label Data   
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Common Name: ADIPIC ACID, A421   
Chronic Hazard: NO   
Signal Word: CAUTION!   
Acute Health Hazard-Slight: X   
Contact Hazard-Slight: X   
Fire Hazard-Slight: X   
Reactivity Hazard-None: X   
Special Hazard Precautions: COMBUSTIBLE. ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST MAY   
CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CONTACT CAN CAUSE EYE   
IRRITATION. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NONE   
LISTED BY MANUFACTURER.