MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Product Name: DDSA

Catalog Number: 21340

Chemical Name and Synonyms: Dodecenyl Succinic Anhydride

DOT Hazard Class: Not Hazardous

MSDS Updated: 9/16/05

 

Distributed By: Ladd Research Industries

                             83 Holly Court

                            Williston, VT 05495

                            (802) 658-4961

 

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

                                                           CAS Number     Percent      Exposure Limits

DDSA                                                                              25377-73-5      min. 98      Not Available

Free Acid                                                                     29658-97-7      max.  2      Not Available

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Boiling Point: 181EC at 5 mm Hg

Vapor Pressure: 5.0 mm Hg at 170EC

Vapor Density: 9.25 (air = 1)

Specific Gravity: 1.005 @ 15.5/15.5EC

Melting Point: Becomes glassy below 0EC

Solubility: Insoluble in water.  Soluble in chlorobenzene, acetone, dimethyl sulfide

Reactivity with Water: Slowly hydrolyzes to the diacid

Appearance and Odor: Clear liquid.  Light yellow.  Viscous.  Mild, slightly pungent odor.

 

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point: 178EC (Cleveland Open Cup)

Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.

Explosive Limits: Unknown

Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Vapors and fumes can cause serious respiratory problems.

                                                                                    Respiratory protection required.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Protect spilled material from alkali ions which are known

                                                                                                to cause polymerization.

 

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin, eye

Inhalation: Coughing, bronchitis, possible asthmatoid reaction

Skin: Erythema, skin rash, dermatitis.

Eye: corneal damage, irritation, inflammation

 


EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and get medical attention.

Skin: Wash skin with plenty water for 15 minutes.  Remove contaminated clothes.

Eye: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.  Obtain medical attention.

Ingestion: DO NOT unduce vomiting.  If patient is conscious give water or milk to dilute.  Do not

                 attempt chemical neutralization.  Get medical attention.

 

REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable

Hazardous Polymerization: May occur

Conditions to Avoid: Hazardous polymerization may occur with alkali ions.

Incompatibility: Water, acid, base, oxidizing material.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None.  Incomplete combustion may produce CO, aldehydes,

                                                          organic acids, smoke.

 

SPILL, DISPOSAL AND STORAGE INFORMATION

Spill: Clean up promptly.  Ventilate confined areas.  Absorb spills on “Speedy Dry” or similar

          absorbent.

Disposal: Deposit absorbent material saturated with product in a separate, labeled, leak-proof

                container.  Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

Handling and Storage: Keep container closed.  Store out of contact with moisture.

 

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory: Respirator with organic vapor cartridge.

Gloves: Impervious (e.g. butyl rubber, nitrile)

Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields.

Ventilation: Mechanical ventilation suggested.

 

SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION

Not applicable.

 

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The information presented is believed to be correct and is the most accurate information available to us at this time.  However, Ladd Research makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for this information and the product described herein.