General Information
Product name
Chloramine T trihydrate
Product Synonyms
N-Chloro-p-toluenesulfonamide, sodium salt;
CAS No.
7080-50-4
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Company Information
company name
Finar Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@finarchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white to off-white crystalline powder. Danger! Causes burns by all exposure routes. Harmful if swallowed. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. Skin Causes skin burns. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. NIOSHTIC 1997 A case of occupational allergic contact urticaria from chloramine-T solution in a 48 yr old hospital bath attendant was described. The authors conclude that she suffers from occupational allergic contact urticaria caused by chloramine-T. Merck MSDS issued in May 2004 says rabbit skin tests resulted in burns. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Inhalation: May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Chronic: Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Exposure to high concentrations may cause central nervous system depression.
