Product Name: Succinic Dihydrazide
Chemical Formula: C4H8N4O2
Synonyms: Butanedihydrazide, Succinic acid dihydrazide
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CAS Number: 108-31-6
Recommended Use: Research, intermediate in chemical synthesis, possibly industrial application in pharmaceutical and chemical processing.
Classification: Not recognized as acutely hazardous under GHS. May cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract upon direct, repeated, or prolonged exposure.
Label Elements: Not subject to specific hazard pictograms, but gloves, goggles, and respiration aids can prevent contact.
Hazard Statements: Direct contact irritates. Dust may trigger coughing or shortness of breath if inhaled.
Precautionary Statements: P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
Health Hazards: Repeated skin contact may cause redness, dryness, or cracking. Long-term exposure has not shown significant evidence for chronic effects, but overtreat as a general chemical irritant.
Chemical Identity: Succinic Dihydrazide
CAS Number: 108-31-6
Concentration: Generally supplied in >98% pure forms, trace solvent residues possible
Other Components: No known additives or stabilizers under standard commercial distribution.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open, seek medical advice if irritation remains persistent.
Skin Contact: Wash area with soap and running water. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Contact a physician if rash or irritation continues.
Inhalation: Move to open air. Call medical personnel if breathing discomfort does not improve.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Don’t induce vomiting. Contact poison control or emergency department for further guidance.
Flammability: Not classified as flammable, but may produce hazardous gases if involved in fire.
Extinguishing Media: Suitable media include water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Select method appropriate to surroundings.
Specific Hazards: Combustion could create nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating fumes, and potentially toxic gases.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Additional Advice: Stay upwind, keep unnecessary personnel away, and cool exposed containers with water if safe to do so.
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate personal protective equipment including eye protection, gloves, and dust masks. Avoid breathing in dust or contact with skin/eyes.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent uncontrolled entry to drains, surface water, or soil.
Spill Cleanup Methods: Collect spilled material with non-sparking tools. Place spill waste in sealed, labeled container. Ventilate affected area and wash spill site after collection complete.
Safe Handling: Ensure good ventilation in working space. Minimize direct handling by using sealed containers, tools, or transfer lines.
Hygienic Practices: Wash hands and exposed skin with soap and water after contact. Remove contaminated clothing before breaks.
Storage Recommendations: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from direct sunlight and incompatible chemicals like strong oxidizers or acids. Keep container tightly closed to minimize moisture uptake and contamination risks.
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits. Exercise general comfort limits for non-volatile dusts.
Engineering Controls: Where powder or dust generation occurs, install local exhaust ventilation. General mechanical ventilation suffices for routine handling.
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile recommended), safety goggles, and standard laboratory coats. Use P2/P3 particulate respirator if dust becomes airborne and ventilation isn’t adequate.
Workplace Hygiene: No eating, drinking, or smoking in chemical handling areas.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless, or slight characteristic chemical smell
Molecular Weight: 132.13 g/mol
Melting Point: About 186°C (367°F)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, more soluble in warm water
pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline in solution
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not applicable under typical use conditions
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Density: Around 1.5 g/cm³ at 20°C
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Evaporation Rate: Non-volatile solid
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling situations. No evidence of violent decomposition under mild environmental conditions.
Reactive Risks: May react with strong oxidizers or acids; avoid generating dust-air mixtures due to possible ignition risk.
Conditions to Avoid: Strong heat, open flames, direct sunlight, incompatible chemicals
Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, hydrazine derivatives, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and potentially noxious fumes under fire.
Routes of Exposure: Skin and eye contact, inhalation of dust, or accidental ingestion
Acute Effects: Primary irritation to eyes, skin, and upper respiratory tract. Ingestion of significant amounts may cause nausea or abdominal discomfort.
Chronic Effects: No specific long-term toxicity data available for this compound; handle all hydrazide derivatives as potential health hazards based on chemical category.
Sensitization: Not reported, but avoid repeated skin contact as standard precaution.
Carcinogenicity: No classification by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Mutagenicity/Teratogenicity: Not investigated in detail for this particular compound.
Aquatic Toxicity: No measured acute aquatic toxicity data, but avoid discharge into waterways.
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be stable in the environment; detailed breakdown pathways not documented.
Bioaccumulation Potential: No evidence of significant bioaccumulation.
Soil Mobility: Expected to be relatively immobile due to limited water solubility.
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid environmental contamination with any synthetic chemicals.
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect material and place in chemically compatible, labeled drums for commercial chemical waste contractor disposal.
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse containers, then puncture and dispose similarly or recycle if legally permitted.
Hazardous Waste Codes: Not classified under RCRA.
Additional Advice: Never dispose via public sewers, surface water, or household waste channels.
UN Number: Not regulated for ground or air transport under current UN, IMDG, or IATA rules.
Proper Shipping Name: Succinic Dihydrazide
Transport Hazard Class: No assigned class
Packing Group: No required packing group
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Keep drums or containers well sealed and cushioned against rough handling or tipping.
Regulatory Status: Not listed under major chemical inventories such as TSCA, REACH, or DSL as hazardous.
International Regulations: Compound appears on EINECS, not subject to special reporting under US SARA, CERCLA, or other federal statutes.
Labeling Requirements: No extraordinary labeling, but workplace containers should reference contents and safe handling requirements at all times.
Workplace Exposure Registration: Recommended for comprehensive occupational risk records whenever in repeated, continuous, or bulk use scenarios.
