ICSC 1039 - CHLOROSULFONIC ACID

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CHLOROSULFONIC ACID	ICSC: 1039 (October 2001)
Sulfuric chlorohydrin Chlorosulfuric acid

CAS #: 7790-94-5

UN #: 1754

EC Number: 232-234-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with many substances.	NO contact with alcohol, combustible substances, reducing agents or water.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Pain. Redness. Serious skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pain. Redness. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Cautiously neutralize remainder with alkaline materials, crushed limestone, sodium bicarbonate or soda ash. Then wash away with plenty of water. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: I
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

CHLOROSULFONIC ACID

ICSC: 1039

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on contact with water. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials. The substance is a strong acid. It reacts violently with bases and is corrosive. Reacts violently with alcohols, powdered metals, phosphorus, nitrates and many other substances. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: ClHO₃S / SO₂(OH)Cl Molecular mass: 116.52 Boiling point at 100kPa: 151-152°C Melting point: -80°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.75 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 133 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.02

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on contact with water. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials. The substance is a strong acid. It reacts violently with bases and is corrosive. Reacts violently with alcohols, powdered metals, phosphorus, nitrates and many other substances. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: ClHO₃S / SO₂(OH)Cl
Molecular mass: 116.52
Boiling point at 100kPa: 151-152°C
Melting point: -80°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.75
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.02

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is very corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause effects on the lungs. The substance may have effects on the teeth. This may result in erosion.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is very corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause effects on the lungs. The substance may have effects on the teeth. This may result in erosion.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. The symptoms of lung oedema 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. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 14-35-37; S: (1/2)-26-45

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