General Information
Revision date
2014-08-07
Product name
Methanesulfonic Acid
Chemical name
Methanesulfonic Acid
CAS No.
75-75-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
To be used only for scientific research and development. Not for use in humans or animals
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Toronto Research Chemicals
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
orders@trc-canada.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H312, H314, H318, H335, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
WHMIS Classification
WHMIS Symbols (Canada) E Corrosive Material 2.1/2.2 Classification of the Substance or Mixture and Label Elements
Classification according to GHS
According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) 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, Single Exposure; Respiratory Tract Irritation (Category 3) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard (Category 2)
Hazard statements
Identification (According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original container. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301/P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305/P351/P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if P310 present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
