ICSC 1762 - p-TOLUENESULFONYL CHLORIDE

p-TOLUENESULFONYL CHLORIDE	ICSC: 1762 (May 2010)
Tosyl chloride 4-Toluenesulfonyl chloride 4-Methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride

CAS #: 98-59-9

EC Number: 202-684-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use dry powder, carbon dioxide. NO water. NO foam.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Sore throat.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.

p-TOLUENESULFONYL CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1762

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including sulfur oxides and hydrogen chloride. Reacts with water and moist air. This produces hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163).	Formula: C₇H₇ClO₂S Molecular mass: 190.6 Melting point: 69-71°C Density: 1.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.16 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6 Flash point: 128°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 492°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.49

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

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

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including sulfur oxides and hydrogen chloride. Reacts with water and moist air. This produces hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163).

Formula: C₇H₇ClO₂S
Molecular mass: 190.6
Melting point: 69-71°C
Density: 1.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.16
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6
Flash point: 128°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 492°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.49

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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water and foam.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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