Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name Propyl Methanesulfonate
Portland OR
Synonym Methanesulfonic acid, propyl ester (CA INDEX NAME);
Methanesulfonic Acid Propyl Ester
Chemical Formula C4H10O3S
CAS Number 1912-31-8
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Toxicology Data
Chemical Name CAS Number Percent (%) TLV/PEL
1912-31-8 Min. 98.0 (GC) Not available. Not available.
Propyl Methanesulfonate
Section III. Hazards Identification
Acute Health Effects Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death.
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Reproductive effects.
Rat TDLo Intraperitoneal 400 mg/kg, male 1 day prior to mating
Toxic Effects:
Effects on Fertility - Male fertility index
Mouse TDLo Intraperitoneal 600 mg/kg, female 1 day prior to mating
Toxic Effects:
Effects on Fertility - Litter size
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
Eye Contact
minutes. Get medical attention.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
Skin Contact
before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Inhalation If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention if respiration problems do not
improve.
Ingestion INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the toxic
material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
May be combustible at high temperature. Auto-Ignition
Flammability
Flammable Limits Not available.
Flash Points Not available.
Combustion Products These products are toxic carbon oxides (CO, CO2), sulfur oxides (SOx).
Fire Hazards
Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
and Instructions
Consult with local fire authorities before attempting large scale fire-fighting operations.
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Propyl Methanesulfonate
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Cleanup Harmful material. Possibly mutagenic material.
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Consult federal, state, and/or local
Instructions
authorities for assistance on disposal.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage HARMFUL. POSSIBLE MUTAGEN. Keep away from heat. Mechanical exhaust required. When not in use, tightly seal the
container and store in a dry, cool place. Avoid excessive heat and light. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
Information
Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents.
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective
Engineering Controls
threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower is proximal to the work-station location.
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
Personal Protection
specialist BEFORE handling this product. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. (Clear, colorless ~ light yellow.) Solubility
Physical state @ 20°C Not available.
1.15 (water=1)
Specific Gravity
138.19
Molecular Weight Partition Coefficient Not available.
Boiling Point 110°C (230°F) @ 20 mmHg Vapor Pressure Not available.
Not available. Not available.
Melting Point Vapor Density
1.42 Volatility Not available.
Refractive Index
Not available.
Critical Temperature Not available. Odor
Viscosity Not available. Taste Not available.
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability
This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)
Conditions of Instability Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatibilities
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
PB2680000
RTECS Number
Routes of Exposure Eye Contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
Not available.
Toxicity Data
Chronic Toxic Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Reproductive effects.
Rat TDLo Intraperitoneal 400 mg/kg, male 1 day prior to mating
Toxic Effects:
Effects on Fertility - Male fertility index
Mouse TDLo Intraperitoneal 600 mg/kg, female 1 day prior to mating
Toxic Effects:
Effects on Fertility - Litter size
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death.
Acute Toxic Effects
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
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Section XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Not available.
Environmental Fate
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a
Waste Disposal
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all
federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
PIN Number
Proper Shipping Name Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Packing Group (PG)
DOT Pictograms
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA Chemical Inventory This product is NOT on the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. The following notices are required by 40
CFR 720.36 (C) for those products not on the inventory list:
(EPA)
(i) These products are supplied solely for use in research and development by or under the supervision of a technically
qualified individual as defined in 40 CFR 720.0 et sec.
(ii) The health risks of these products have not been fully determined. Any information that is or becomes available will be
supplied on an MSDS sheet.
WHMIS Classification Not available.
(Canada)
EINECS Number (EEC) 217-619-9
EEC Risk Statements R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R46- May cause heritable genetic damage.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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