Sodium N-chloro-p-toluenesulfonamide
Sodium N-chloro-4-toluenesulfonamide
Sodium N-chloro 4-methylbenzenesulfonamide
Tosyl chloramide sodium
C7H7ClNNaO2S
Molecular mass: 227.6
ICSC # 0413
CAS # 127-65-1
RTECS # XT5616800
UN # 1759
EC # 616-010-00-9
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, powder.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
Wheezing.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles
or
eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Nausea.
Vomiting.
Diarrhoea.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
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Separated from
acids,
food and feedstuffs
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C symbol
R: 22-31-34-42
S: 1/2-7-22-26-36/37/39-45
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
May explode on heating above 130°C (anhydrous).
The substance decomposes
slowly
under the influence of
air
producing
chlorine
(trihydrate).
The substance decomposes
on heating
or
on contact with
acids
producing
toxic gases
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is severely irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma.
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Physical
Properties
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Decomposes below melting point
Density: 1.4 g/cm3 (trihydrate)
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 15 (good) (trihydrate)
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Flash point: 192°C c.c. (trihydrate)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.84 (estimated)
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
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N O T E S
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Do NOT take working clothes home.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.
The recommendations on this Card also apply to Chloramine-T trihydrate (CAS 7080-50-4).
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC10-II+III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0413
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CHLORAMINE-T
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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