1,2-Oxathiolane-2,2-dioxide
3-Hydroxy-1-propanesulphonic acid sultone
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-hydroxy-gamma-sultone
C3H6O3S
Molecular mass: 122.1
ICSC # 1524
CAS # 1120-71-4
RTECS # RP5425000
UN # 2811
EC # 016-032-00-3
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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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Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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Closed system.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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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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See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED Exposure.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
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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Evacuate danger area!
Consult an expert!
Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Vacuum spilled material
OR
sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
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Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Note: E
T symbol
R: 45-21/22
S: 53-45
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
CRYSTALS
OR COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
including
sulfur oxides
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Reacts
with
moist air
to produce
toxic 3-propane sulfonic acid.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: L as TWA; A3; (ACGIH 2004). See Notes.
MAK: H;
Carcinogen category: 2;
(DFG 2003).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
NIOSH IDLH: Ca N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is mildly irritating to
the eyes
and
the skin
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
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Physical
Properties
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Decomposes below boiling point
Melting point: 31°C
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Relative density (water = 1): 1.393 (at 40°C)
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 10
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
TLV: Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to level as low as possible.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1524
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1,3-PROPANE SULTONE
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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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