Product ID:METHANESULFONYL CHLORIDE 5388
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000838
MSDS Number: BCBNV

Emergency Phone: 716-722-5151

Info Phone: 716-722-5151

Cage: 19139

Telephone: 716-722-5151/(800) 242-2424

Cage: 19139

METHANESULFONYL CHLORIDE, 98% MIN. PURITY.

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:IRRITNT,BURNS;INHALE:VAPORS SLIGHTLY
TOXIC & IRRITATING.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF NEED;EYES:FLUSH W
LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O;INGEST:RINSE
MOUTH;GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES. STOP LEAK. PROVIDE VENTILATION. COVER SPILL WITH SODIUM
BICARBONATE. SCOOP/SHOVEL INTO CONTAINER OF WATER, FOR SUBSEQUENT
DISPOSAL. CONTAINER SHOUL D BE GLASS OR PLASTIC.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
CONTACT.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT W CHEMICAL.
REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP OR AIR SUPPLY MASK.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN./LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/RUBR
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL FULL WORK CLOTHING COVERING
ARMS,LEGS:APRON,BOOTS,ETC
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 10/8/73.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:324F,162C
Vapor Pres:18
Vapor Density:3.94
Spec Gravity:1.4805
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID;ODOR NOT DEFINED.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER OR STEAM GIVES EXOTHERMIC REACTION W TOXIC FUME FORMED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES RELEASED UPON CONTACT W
STEAM/WATER.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL.HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.MFG RECOMMENDS
POURING SOLUTION INTO GLASS/PLASTIC CONTA INER W LAYER OF SODIUM
BICARB,DILUTE, &SEWER.

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