Material Safety Data Sheet
p-Toluene sulfonyl cyanide
 
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: p-Toluene sulfonyl cyanide
Catalog Numbers: 86-41006

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#19158-51-1
Chemical Name:p-Toluene sulfonyl cyanide
Percent  98%
EINECS/ELINCS: 242-849-1
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 20/21-34

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.

Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye burns.
Skin: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
Eyes:In case of eye contact,Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician..
Skin: In case of skin contact,Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Ingestion: If swallowed,Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with  water. Consult a physician.
Inhalation: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire use Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections: For disposal see section 13

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Precautions for safe handling: Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C
Moisture sensitive

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under  appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique  (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle  respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering  controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use  respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Powder.
Color: White. 
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.

Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 105-106 °C1 mm Hg(lit.).
Freezing/Melting Point: 47-50 °C(lit.) .
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: >230 °F.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C8H7NO2S
Molecular Weight: 101

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Not available.
Conditions to Avoid: Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
RTECS#: Not available.
CAS#19158-51-1
LD50/LC50: RTECS: Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
p-Toluene sulfonyl cyanide - ,98%- Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity
no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
12.6 Other adverse effects
no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed  professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a  combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3261         IMDG: 3261                      IATA: 3261
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID:  CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (p-Toluenesulfonyl cyanide)
IMDG:  CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (p-Toluenesulfonyl cyanide)
IATA:  Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (p-Toluenesulfonyl cyanide)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8                 IMDG: 8                              IATA: 8
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II                 IMDG: II                       IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no               IMDG Marine Pollutant: no                 IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
      European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
           Hazard Symbols: C
           Risk Phrases:
                   R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
                   R34: Causes burns.
           Safety Phrases:
                  S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and  seek medical advice.
                  S27: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
                  S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
                  S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
                  S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.