FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID, A320  -- 6810-00N038392
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID, A320
MSDS Date:12/17/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N038392
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ING 24:MEMBS OF MOUTH & OTHER EFTS AS IN ACUTE INGEST.
    CONTACT NEHC FOR MORE INFORMATION .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10:TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:EFTS OF OVEREXP:CORNEA MAY BECOME DEEPLY VASCULARIZED &
    OPAQUE RSLTG IN BLINDNESS. IN WORST CASE, EYE MAY BE (ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12:TOTALLY DESTROYED. INGEST:MAY CAUSE CIRCUMORAL BURNS
    W/DISCOLORATION & CORR OF MUC MEMBS OF MOUTH, THROAT(ING 14)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 13:& ESOPHAGUS; MAY BE IMMED PAIN & DFCLTY/INABILITY TO
    SWALLOW/SPEAK. EPIGLOTTAL EDEMA MAY RSLT IN RESP (ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14:DISTRESS & POSS ASPHY. MARKED THIRST, NAUS, VOMIT &
    DIARR MAY OCCUR; VOMITUS MAY CNTN FRESH/DARK BLOOD & (ING 16)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 15:LG SHREDS OF MUCOSA. SHOCK MAY OCCUR W/MARKED
    HYPOTENSION, WEAK & RAPID PULSE, SHALLOW RESP & CLAMMY (ING 17)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 16:SKIN. CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE MAY DEVELOP & IF
    UNCORRECTED, LEAD TO RENAL FAILURE. IN SEV CASES, GASTRIC & (ING
    18)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 17:ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION MAY OCCUR W/PERITONITIS;
    FEVER & ABDOM RIGIDITY. ESOPHAGEAL, GASTRIC/PYLORIC (ING 19)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 18:STRICTURE MAY OCCUR. DEATH MAY RSLT FROM ASPHY,
    CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE/ASPIR OF EVEN MIN AMTS. IF DEATH IS (ING 20)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 19:DELAYED, IT MAY BE DUE TO PERITONITIS, SEV
    NEPHRITIS/PNEUM. COMA & CONVLS SOMETIMES OCCUR TERMINALLY. (ING 21)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 20:CHRONIC:EFTS DEPEND ON CONC & DURATION OF EXPOS.
    INHAL:RPTD/PRLNG EXPOS MAY CAUSE EROSION OF TEETH, (ING 22)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 21:INFLAMM & ULCERATIVE CHANGES IN MOUTH & JAW
    NECROSIS. BRONCH IRRIT W/COUGH & BRONCH PNEUM, & GI DISTURBS (ING
    23)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 22:MAY OCCUR. SKIN:RPTD/PRLNG CONT MAY RSLT IN
    DERM/EFTS SIMILAR TO ACUTE EXPOS. EYES:RPTD/PRLNG CONT MAY (ING 24)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 23:CAUSE CONJ/EFTS AS IN ACUTE EXPOS. INGEST:RPTD
    INGEST MAY RSLT IN INFLAMM & ULCERATIVE CHANGES IN MUC (ING 25)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID
CAS:104-15-4
RTECS #:XT7350650
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:WATER SPRAY/FOG IN FLOODING AMTS. USE WATER SPRAY TO
    ABSORB CORR VAPS. COOL CNTNRS W/FLOODING AMTS OF (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2:WATER FROM AS FAR A DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE. AVOID BRTHG
    CORR VAPS; KEEP UPWIND. WATER/FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC:20 MINS). IN CASE OF CHEM BURNS, COVER AREA
    W/STERILE, DRY DRESSING, BANDAGE SECURELY, BUT NOT TOO(ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:TIGHTLY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYES:WASH IMMED W/LG
    AMTS OF WATER, OCCAS LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO(ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LST 15-20 MINS). CONTINUE
    IRRIGATING W/NORMAL SALINE UNTIL PH HAS RETURNED TO (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6:NORMAL (30-60 MINS). COVER W/STERILE BANDAGES. GET
    MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST:DO NOT USE GASTRIC LAVAGE/EMESIS.(ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:DILUTE ACID IMMED BY DRINKING LG QTYS OF WATER/MILK.
    IF VOMIT PERSISTS, ADMIN FLUIDS RPTDLY. INGESTED ACID (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:MUST BE DILUTED APPROX 100 FOLD TO RENDER IT HARMLESS
    TO TISS. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & TREAT SHOCK. GET MED (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:ATTN IMMED. IF VOMIT OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO
    HELP PREVENT ASPIR. ANTIDOTE:NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,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:ACUTE:CORR. INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESP TRACT
    IRRIT W/COUGH, CHOKING, POSS BURNS OF MUC MEMBS, DIZZ, HDCH, NAUS &
    WEAK. PULM EDEMA MAY DEVEL W/TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, DYSP, FROTHY
    SPUTUM & CYANOSIS. PHYSICAL FIN DINGS MAY INCL HYPOTENSION, WEAK,
    RAPIDPULSE & MOIST RALES. DEATH DUE TO ANOXIA MAY OCCUR W/IN A FEW
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:HRS AFTER ONSET OF PULM EDEMA/RELAPSE.
    SKIN:CONT MAY CAUSE SEV PAIN, BURNS & POSS BROWNISH/YELLOWISH
    STAINS. BURNS MAY BE DEEP W/SHARP EDGES & HEAL SLOWLY W/SCAR TISS
    FORM. EYE:CONT MAY CAUSE  PAIN, LACRIM, PHOTOPHOBIA & BURNS. IN SEV
    CASES, EXTENT OF INJURY MAY NOT BE APPARENT FOR SEVERAL WKS; WHOLE
    (ING 12)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING SKIN OR
    CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS
    STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & ADMIN OXYG
    IF AVAIL. KEEP AFFECTED PERS WARM & AT REST. ADMIN OF OXYG SHOULD
    BE P ERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERS. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LST
    15- (ING 4)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:363F,184C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP . MOVE
    CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN DO IT W/OUT RISK. APPLY COOLING
    WATER TO SIDES OF CNTNRS THAT ARE (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OR FLAME. DUST-AIR MIXTURES MAY IGNITE OR EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH. STOP LEAK. SM SPILLS:TAKE UP
    W/ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNRS FOR LATER DISP. SM DRY
    SPILLS:W/CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATL INTO CNTNR. LG SPILLS:DIKE. KEEP
    UNNEC PEOPLE AWAY. ISOLATE HAZ AR EA & DENY ENTRY. CONT NEHC FOR
    MORE INFO .
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS WHEN STORING THIS SUBSTANCE. STORE AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE MATERIAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SPECIFIC RESP SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON CONTAM
    LEVELS FOUND IN WORK PLACE & SPECIFIC OPERATION, MUST NOT EXCEED
    WORKING LIMS OF RESP & BE NIOSH APPRVD. FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION
    REGARDING RESPIRATORY P ROTECTION CONTACT NEHC .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
    MUST BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS &(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE
    SHOWER . WEAR PROT (IMPERVIOUS) CLTHG & EQUIP TO PREVENT SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CNDTNS(STAB):(WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC). MATLS TO AVOID:OXIDIZER:INCOMPAT.
    EYE PROT:FULL LGTH FSHLD . FIRE FIGHT PROC:EXPOS TO FLAMES UNTIL
    WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS. EXT ING USING
    AGENTS INDICATED; DO NOT USE WATER DIRECTLY ON MATL. IF LG AMTS OF
    COMBUST MATLS ARE INVOLVED, USE (ING 2)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:284F,140C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>219F,>104C
Vapor Pres:27 @ 140C
Vapor Density:6
Spec Gravity:1.24
Solubility in Water:67%
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, COLORLESS, HYGROSCOPIC MONOCLINIC
    LEAFLETS OR PRISMS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT EXOTHERMICALLY W/WATER TO FORM STRONG ACID. STRONG
    BASES:VIOLENT RXN. M-THIOCRESOL:POSS EXPLO. STRONG (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.
    FLAMM, POIS GASES MAY ACCUM IN TANKS & HOPPER CARS. MAY IGNITE
    COMBUSTS (SUPDAT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR & CARBON.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W STANDARDS
    APPLICABLE TO GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, 40 CFR 261. EPA
    HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:D0 02.

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