ICSC 1514 - SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE

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SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE	ICSC: 1514 (April 2004)
Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt

CAS #: 1300-72-7

EC Number: 215-090-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE

ICSC: 1514

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces sulfur oxides. The solution in water is a weak base. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₈H₉NaO₃S Molecular mass: 208.2 Boiling point: 157°C Melting point: 27°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 40 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.45

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces sulfur oxides. The solution in water is a weak base. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₈H₉NaO₃S
Molecular mass: 208.2
Boiling point: 157°C
Melting point: 27°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 40
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.45

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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