Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Phenolsulfonic acid
Common Name/
Trade Name
Manufacturer
Commercial Name(s)
Synonym
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Phenolsulfonic acid
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek
immediate medical attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention immediately.
Serious Inhalation Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...).
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Presence of Various
Substances
Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste
disposal container.
Large Spill Corrosive liquid.
Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water
inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Prevent entry
on disposal.
Phenolsulfonic acid
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Keep container dry. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a
fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not
ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Never add water to this product. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors
below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal
to the work-station location.
Personal Protection Face shield. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves. Boots. Respiratory protection is not necessary for normal handling. Good room ventilation or use
of local exhaust (fume hood) is sufficient. Use a vapor respirator under conditions where exposure to the
substance is apparent (e.g. generation of high concentrations of mist or vapor, inadequate ventilation,
development of respiratory tract irritation), and engineering controls are not feasible. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should
a Large Spill be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Not available.
Odor
Taste Not available.
Molecular Weight 174.18 g/mole
Color Red.
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.
Not available.
Boiling Point
Melting Point Not available.
Critical Temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity 1.35 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure Not available.
Not available.
Vapor Density
Volatility Not available.
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Soluble in cold water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Instability Temperature Not available.
Conditions of Instability Not available.
Incompatibility with various Not available.
substances
Phenolsulfonic acid
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1500 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion.
Humans Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, permeator), of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: Corrosive. Causes severe irritation and burns.
Eyes: Corrosive. Causes severe irritation and burns.
Inhalation: Inhalation of mist or vapor can cause severe respiratory tract irritation and chemical burns to the
respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Corrosive. Causes severe irritation and chemical burns to the digestive/gastrointestional tract.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
Products of Biodegradation
products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Class 8: Corrosive material
UNNA: 1803 : Phenolsulfonic acid, liquid PG: II
Identification
Special Provisions for Not available.
Transport
Phenolsulfonic acid
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Phenolsulfonic acid
Federal and State
Regulations
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
California
found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS
No. 215-587-0).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Not listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS E: Corrosive liquid.
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) R34- Causes burns. 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).
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 3 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
3 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Phenolsulfonic acid
Full suit.
Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
