Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-07-15
Product name
Hydroxyethane sulfonic acid
Emergency telephone
(24
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Shell Chemical LP
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H312, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) - single exposure
Signal word
Danger
Physical hazards
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Health hazards
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Environmental hazards
Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site or reclaimer in accordance with local and national regula- tions.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
The classification of this material is based on OSHA HCS 2012 criteria.