Product ID:4-METHYLBENZENE SULFONIC ACID, A320500
MSDS Date:03/19/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N022026
MSDS Number: BLTND

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Preparer: GASTON L PILLORI

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

STOMACH MAY OCCUR. NEPHROSIS IS ALSO POSS. DEATH MAY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

(APPROX 15 MIN). FOR CHEM BURNS, APPLY

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WASH IMMED W/LGE AMTS OF WATER, OCCAS

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REMAINS, (MINIMUM OF 15 MIN). IN PRESENCE OF BURNS,

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IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LGE QTYS OF

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1 OUNCE (30 ML) OF MILK OF MAGNESIA. IF BRTHG HAS

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CLEAN SHOVEL PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN/DRY CONTR &

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DO NOT ALLOW MATL TO CONTAM SEWERS/WATER SOURCES.

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BLOODY STOOLS, HEMATEMESIS, HEMATURIA, ALBUMINURIA &

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P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID; (TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID)

CAS: 104-15-4

RTECS: XT6300000

Fraction By Weight: >98%

LOW VAP CONCS/DIRECT CONT MAY

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& OPACITY, PAIN, LACRIM, PHOTOPHOBIA, BLURRED

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TOXIC. SEV BURNING PAIN IN THE MOUTH,

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: ORL(RAT) 2480 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE. INHAL: ACUTE: LOW CONCS
CAUSES SEV MUC MEMB IRRIT, COUGHING, CHOKING, DYSPNEA, HDACH, DIZZ
& WEAK. DELAYED SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE PULM EDEMA, CHEST TIGHTNESS,
FROTHY SPUTUM, CYANOSIS, RALES, & HYPOTENSION. EXPOSURE TO 50PPM
IS INTOLERABLE TO MOST PERSONS & RSLTS IN SEV IRRIT/CORROSION.
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CHRONIC: PRLNG EXPOS TO ACID FUMES
MAY CAUSE DENTAL EROSION, NECROSIS OF THE JAW, NASAL ULCERATION,
BRONCH IRRIT, COUGHING, BRONCH PNEUM, & GI DISTURBS. SKIN: ACUTE:
CONT MAY CAUSE SEV IRRIT /PAIN, W/BURNS, VESICULATION, &
BROWNISH/YELLOWISH STAINS. CHRONIC: RPTD/PRLNG CONT MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS. (ING 2)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN OR CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY DISEASE MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, GIVE
ARTF RESP. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF
AVAIL. KEEP WARM & AT REST. GET MED ATTN. OXYGEN MUST BE ADMIN BY
QUALIFIED MED PERS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG WHILE RUNNING
STREAMS OF WATER UNDER CLTHG. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP OR MILD
DETERGENT & LGE AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS
(ING 7)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:363F,184C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:CORR SOLID - WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA/ FULL
PROT EQUIP . EXTING USING AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING
FIRE. MATL ITSELF DOES NOT BURN (SUPP DATA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:OCCUP SPILLS: DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATL.
PROVIDE VENT. WEAR PERSONAL PROT EQUIP. FOR SML SPILLS, TAKE UP
W/SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATL & PLACE INTO CONTRS FOR LATER
DISPOSAL. CLOSE TIGHTLY & LBL CORR OSIVE. FOR SML DRY SPILLS, WITH
(ING 12)
Neutralizing Agent:SEE SPILL/RELEASE PROCEDURES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE. CONTACT W/SKIN & MUCUOUS MEMBRANES MAY
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS
SOLUTION. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS.

Respiratory Protection:HIGH LEVELS - NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SUPPLIED-AIR
RESPIRATOR W/A FULL FACEPIECE, HELMET, OR HOOD. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SCBA W/ A FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:READILY. USE FLOODING QTYS OF H2O AS A FOG. USE
FLOODING QTYS OF H2O TO COOL ALL CONTRS INVOLVED IN FIRE. CNDTNS
(STAB): TO THE MELTING PT, WHERE TOX FUMES ARE EMITTED. MATLS TO
AVOID: CARBONATES, SULFIDES, CYANIDES, & CARBIDES: REACTS W/COMMON
METALS TO EMIT FLAMM HYDROGEN GAS.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:295F,146C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:220F,104C
Vapor Density:6
Spec Gravity:1.2
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, STRONG ALKALIS & OTHER MATLS: ACETIC ACID, WATER: POSS
EXPLOS. M-THIOCRESOL: POSS EXPLO. (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.
FLAMM/ POISONOUS GASES MAY ACCUM IN TANKS & HOPPER CARS. AVOID
HEATING (SUPP DATA)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION PRODUCTS INCLUDE HIGHLY
TOXIC FUMES OF SOX.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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