Succinic acid

Color Odor State: Colorless or white, odorless crystals with sour taste

Toxicity: Less toxic

Combustibility: flammable

Density: 1.409

Corrosion: corrosive

Boiling point: 236.15°C

Decomposition: High thermal decomposition

Acidity: Acidic

Melting point: 185°C 

Spontaneous ignition point: 470°C

Hygroscopicity: hygroscopicity

Flash point: 110.89℃

Solubility: soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, glycerin

Uses

It is mainly used in the preparation of five heterocyclic compounds such as succinic anhydride. Succinic acid can be used in seasonings, succinic acid can be used as preservatives, pH regulators, co-solvents; it can also be used to synthesize antidotes, diuretics, sedatives, hemostatics, synthetic antibiotics and vitamin A, vitamin B, surface active Agents, detergents, cosmetic esters, lubricants, additives, elastomers. Textiles can be used as anti-shrinkage, improved dyeability, resins, paints, dyes

Hazard category

8 categories, acid corrosive dangerous goods

Firefighting measures

Fire-fighting methods: mist water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand.

First aid treatment

Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and rinse with running water.
Eye contact: Immediately open the upper and lower eyelids and rinse with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Get away from the scene to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed by mistake, rinse mouth with water, drink plenty of warm water, and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Packaging, storage, and transportation

Packing: 25kg plastic woven bag lined with plastic
Transportation precautions: The packaging should be complete and the loading should be safe at the time of shipment. During transportation, it is necessary to ensure that the container does not leak, collapse, fall or be damaged. It is strictly forbidden to mix and transport with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, alkalis, food chemicals, etc. During transportation, it should be protected from sun exposure, rain and high temperature. Vehicles should be thoroughly cleaned after transportation;
Precautions for storage: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. It should be stored separately from oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and alkalis, and should not be stored together.