p-TOLUENE SULPHONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE AR

p-TOLUENE SULPHONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE AR

Synonyms : 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid; Tosylic acid; Tosic acid; PTSA

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : p-TOLUENE SULPHONIC ACID AR (monohydrate)
Catalogue No. : AL4606 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 6192-52-5 EC Number :
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 29041090
Synonyms : 4-methylbenzenesulfonic Acid
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation, Category 2
H319
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 2
H315
Specific target organ
toxicity Single
exposure, Category 3,
Respiratory tract irritation
H335
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xi; R36/37/38
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS07GHS07
Signal word (CLP) : Warning
Hazard statements (CLP) : H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : p-TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE AR
CAS No. : 6192-52-5
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If
skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see ... on this
label).
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth out with water. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Clear up rapidly by scoop or vacuum.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a wellventilated area.
Hygiene measures : Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid
Molecular mass : 190.22 g/mol
Colour : White crystalline.
Odour : No data available
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 103 - 106
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 140 °C
Flash point : 180 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C : No data available
Solubility : Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of use.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Overheating.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Additional Info : No additional information available

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 2585
UN-No. (IMDG) : 2585
UN-No. (IATA) : 2585
UN-No. (ADN) : 2585
UN-No. (RID) : 2585
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 2585, ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID, 8, III
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 2585, ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID, 8, III
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 2585, ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID, 8, III
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 2585, ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID, 8, III
Transport document description (RID) : UN 2585, ALKYLSULPHONIC ACIDS, SOLID, 8, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : III
Packing group (IMDG) : III
Packing group (IATA) : III
Packing group (ADN) : III
Packing group (RID) : III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C4
Limited quantities (ADR) : 5kg
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1
Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Special packing provisions (ADR) : B3
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T1
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP33
Tank code (ADR) : SGAV
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 3
Special provisions for carriage - Bulk
(ADR)
: VC1, VC2, AP7
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E
EAC code : 2X
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 kg
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002, LP02
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08
IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B3
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T1
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B
Stowage category (IMDG) : A
MFAG-No : 153
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y845
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 5kg
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 860
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 864
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 100kg
ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : C4
Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 kg
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : C4
Limited quantities (RID) : 5kg
Excepted quantities (RID) : E1
Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Special packing provisions (RID) : B3
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T1
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP33
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAV
Transport category (RID) : 3
Special provisions for carriage – Bulk
(RID)
: VC1, VC2, AP7
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE11
Hazard identification number (RID) : 80
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
p-TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE AR is not on the REACH Candidate List
p-TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases:
Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
STOT SE 3 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Xi Irritant