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Section 1 -
Chemical Product and Company Identification |
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MSDS Name: |
3-Mercaptopropionic acid |
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Catalog
Numbers: |
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Synonyms: |
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Company
Identification: |
www.peakchem.com |
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
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CAS# |
Chemical
Name: |
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EINECS# |
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107-96-0 |
3-Mercaptopropionic acid |
99+% |
203-537-0 |
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Hazard
Symbols: |
T
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Risk
Phrases: |
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Section 3 -
Hazards Identification |
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EMERGENCY
OVERVIEW |
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Toxic by
inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Causes burns. |
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Potential
Health Effects |
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Eye: |
Causes eye
burns. |
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Skin: |
Causes skin
burns. Toxic in contact with skin. |
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Ingestion: |
Causes
gastrointestinal tract burns. Toxic if swallowed.
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Inhalation: |
Causes
chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Toxic if
inhaled. |
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Chronic: |
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Section 4 -
First Aid Measures |
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Eyes: |
Immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
medical aid immediately. |
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Skin: |
Get medical
aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. |
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Ingestion: |
Do not
induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT
induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and
drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Wash mouth out with
water. |
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Inhalation: |
Get medical
aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
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Notes to
Physician: |
Treat
symptomatically and supportively. |
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Section 5 -
Fire Fighting Measures |
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General
Information: |
As in any
fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent),
and full protective gear. Will burn if involved in a
fire. |
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Extinguishing Media: |
Use foam,
dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. |
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
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General
Information: |
Use proper
personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
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Spills/Leaks: |
Absorb
spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or
earth), then place in suitable container. Wear a self
contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal
protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
section). Do not let this chemical enter the
environment. |
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Section 7 -
Handling and Storage |
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Handling: |
Do not
breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes,
on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use
only in a chemical fume hood. |
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Storage: |
Keep away
from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area.
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Section 8 -
Exposure Controls, Personal Protection |
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Engineering
Controls: |
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Facilities
storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use
adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations
low. |
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Exposure
Limits |
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CAS#
107-96-0: |
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Personal
Protective Equipment |
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Eyes: |
Wear
chemical splash goggles. |
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Skin: |
Wear
appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
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Clothing: |
Wear
appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure. |
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Respirators: |
Follow the
OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or
European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European
Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are
experienced.
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Section 9 -
Physical and Chemical Properties |
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Physical
State: |
Liquid |
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Color: |
after
melting, clear colorless - yellow |
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Odor: |
stench
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pH: |
Not
available |
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Vapor
Pressure: |
0.04mmHg
@20 deg C |
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Viscosity: |
Not
available |
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Boiling
Point: |
110 - 111
deg C @15mmHg |
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Freezing/Melting Point: |
17 - 19 deg
C |
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Autoignition Temperature: |
350 deg C (
662.00 deg F) |
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Flash
Point: |
93 deg C (
199.40 deg F) |
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Explosion
Limits: Lower: |
1.6 Vol % |
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Explosion
Limits: Upper: |
Not
available |
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Decomposition Temperature: |
Not
available |
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Solubility
in water: |
Soluble |
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Specific
Gravity/Density: |
1.218
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Molecular
Formula: |
C3H6O2S
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Molecular
Weight: |
106.14
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Section 10
- Stability and Reactivity |
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Chemical
Stability: |
Stable
under normal temperatures and pressures. |
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Conditions
to Avoid: |
Incompatible materials. |
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Incompatibilities with Other Materials |
Oxidizing
agents, reducing agents, bases. |
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Hazardous
Decomposition Products |
Carbon
monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide. |
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Hazardous
Polymerization |
Will not
occur. |
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Section 11
- Toxicological Information |
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RTECS#: |
CAS#
107-96-0: UF5270000
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LD50/LC50: |
RTECS:
CAS# 107-96-0: Oral, rat: LD50 = 96 mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity: |
3-Mercaptopropionic acid - Not listed as a carcinogen by
ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
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Other: |
See actual
entry in RTECS for complete information. The
toxicological properties have not been fully
investigated. |
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Section 12
- Ecological Information |
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Ecotoxicity: |
Not
available |
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Other: |
Do not
empty into drains.
Log Pow: 0.43 |
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Section 13
- Disposal Considerations |
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Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state,
and local regulations. |
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Section 14
- Transport Information |
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IATA
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IMO
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RID/ADR
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Shipping
Name: |
CORROSIVE
LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.* |
CORROSIVE
LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
CORROSIVE
LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
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Hazard
Class: |
8 (6.1)
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8 (6.1)
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8 (6.1)
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UN Number:
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2922
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2922
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2922
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Packing
Group: |
III
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III
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III
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Section 15
- Regulatory Information |
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European/International Regulations |
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Section 16
- Other Information |
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MSDS
Creation Date: |
1/16/2001 |
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Revision #1
Date |
1/06/2007 |
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Revisions
were made in Sections: |
General
revision. |
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