MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CHLORAMINE-T

 Section I - IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT: Chloramine-t

SYNONYMS: N-sodium-N-chloro-p-toluenesulfonamide trihydrate, Halamid, p-toluenesulfonchloramide trihydrate sodium salt, sodium p-toluenesulphonchloramide

CHEMICAL FORMULA: C₇H₇SO₂NNaCl ^. 3H₂O

CHEMICAL ABSTRACT NO.: 127-65-1

PRODUCT CODE NO.: 11321

Section II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

COMPOSITION

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TLV

HAZARD

Section III - HEALTH & FIRST AID INFORMATION

INHALATION: Very irritating. Avoid raising dust. If inhalation occurs, remove patient to fresh air and keep warm, seek medical attention.

INGESTION: Assumed harmful. Give patient water and activated charcoal, induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

EYE CONTACT: Irritating. Rinse immediately with running water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Irritating. Wash with soap and water.

OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION: Suspected carcinogen, LD₅₀ 1000 mg/kg orally in rats

Section IV - PHYSICAL DATA

MELTING POINT: At 95^oC melting and decomposition begins after 3 hours.

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 150 grams/litre at 25^oC, 330 grams/litre at 100^oC

APPEARANCE AND COLOUR: White crystalline powder

ODOUR: Weak chlorine smell

pH VALUE: 8 - 10 (0.5% solution in water)

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.43

Section V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

FLASH POINT & METHODS USED: 192^oC, closed cup

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & PRECAUTIONS: Use self-contained breathing apparatus.

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Emits toxic Chlorine gas. Decomposes at high temperatures.

Section VI - REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable under 35^oC,

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

CONDITIONS & MATERIALS TO AVOID: Heat, acids

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Cl₂, HCl, SOx, NOx, CO, CO₂

Section VII - EMPLOYEE PROTECTION

CONTROL MEASURES: Handle with adequate ventilation, avoid raising dust.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear dust mask.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear protective gloves, plastic apron and sleeves.

EYE PROTECTION: Wear goggles if dust is anticipated.

Section VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Local exhaust is acceptable

SPILL OR LEAK PRECAUTIONS: Wear gloves and dust mask while sweeping up spill. Wash spill area to remove residue.

WASTE DISPOSAL: React with a solution of sodium thiosulfate or sodium sulfite, then run to waste with plenty of water.

Section IX - REGULATORY CONTROLS

DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: UN 3263

DOT CLASSIFICATION: 8

DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC N.O.S. (Sodium p-Toluenesulfonchloramide)

OTHER DOT INFORMATION: PG III

OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: WHMIS E, D2B

Section X - PRECAUTIONS: HANDLING, STORAGE & USAGE

Store below 35^oC in a well ventilated place. Be cautious of dust and wash thoroughly after use.

PREPARED BY: MSDS Dept .                                         DATE: Update January 10, 2008