Product Name: 4-Poly(Propyl), Benzene Sulfonic Acid
Chemical Formula: C12H18O3S
CAS Number: 123456-78-9
Recommended Use: Industrial surfactant, cleaning compound, detergent manufacturing
Synonyms: Polypropylbenzenesulfonic acid, Alkyl aryl sulfonic acid, Sulfonated polypropyl benzene
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Emergency Phone: Local emergency hotline; CHEMTREC support where available
Email Contact: Refer to manufacturer-specific safety department
Supplier: Local authorized distributor, verify with sourcing team
Classification: Corrosive to eyes and skin, causes serious eye damage, skin irritation, possible respiratory tract irritation
Physical Hazards: Not flammable, may evolve fumes under fire conditions, releases gases like SOx
GHS Label Elements: Danger pictogram—corrosive; signal word: danger
Hazard Statements: H314—Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H335—May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gear, avoid breathing dust or mist, wash hands thoroughly after handling, keep container tightly closed, use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Potential Health Effects: Eye contact—intense pain, tissue destruction; Skin contact—burning, redness, blisters; Inhalation—coughing, sore throat, possible lung edema; Ingestion—abdominal pain, nausea, corrosive damage internally
Chemical Name: 4-Poly(Propyl), Benzene Sulfonic Acid
Concentration: Typically ≥90% active ingredient
Other Components: Remainder water, traces of unreacted alkylbenzene or sulfuric acid residue may be present
Impurities: Trace organics, minor residuals from manufacturing
Molecular Structure: Polypropyl chain attached to benzene ring, para-position sulfonated
Ingredient Disclosure: No additional OSHA hazardous components above threshold unless in contaminated batches
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with flowing water, hold eyelids open, rinse minimum 15 minutes, seek immediate ophthalmological care
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with running water and non-abrasive soap, monitor for burns, consult physician
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, assure open airway, offer oxygen if coughing or shortness of breath, medical evaluation for breathing abnormalities
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, drink water in small sips, seek urgent medical attention
General Advice: Immediate medical intervention in all severe exposures, bring product label or MSDS with patient
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Unsuitable Media: Avoid direct water jets if risk of spattering exists
Combustion Hazards: Fire may release hazardous SO2 and COx gases, corrosive vapors
Protective Equipment: Full protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus to prevent inhalation of fumes
Specific Tactics: Keep runoff water out of sewers, cool containers with water fog in proximity to flames, evacuate non-essential personnel
Explosion Data: No known explosion risk under normal circumstances; reacts exothermically with alkalis
Personal Protection: Restrict area, ensure use of chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, splash-resistant clothing, face shield
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, waterways, soil—neutralize with lime or soda ash where appropriate
Clean-up Methods: Absorb spillage with dry inert material like sand or earth, transfer to secure containers for disposal
Decontamination: Rinse area thoroughly, ventilate enclosed spaces
Waste Disposal: Dispose according to local, state, national regulations; coordinate with hazardous waste handler
Reporting: Notify regulatory authorities if emissions or spills exceed threshold quantities
Safe Handling: Avoid skin and eye contact, use only with adequate ventilation, keep away from incompatible substances such as strong bases and oxidizers
Precautions: Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, wash thoroughly, do not mix with household chemicals
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, maintain drum integrity, keep containers tightly closed
Incompatibles: Strong alkalis, oxidizing agents, reactive metals, do not store near food products
Equipment: Corrosion-resistant containers recommended, segregate from incompatible chemicals
Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA or ACGIH limits for this compound, general industry standards for acids or irritants applicable
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures where possible
Personal Protection: Chemical splash goggles, face shield, acid-resistant gloves, synthetic apron, use of NIOSH-approved respirator if aerosol exposure likely
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after work, remove contaminated clothing promptly
Monitoring: Periodic workplace air sampling, regular health surveillance for chronic exposures
Appearance: Ranges from amber viscous liquid to light brown, slight phenolic odor
Molecular Weight: Approximately 242 g/mol
pH: Strongly acidic in solution (pH <2 for concentrated forms)
Boiling Point: Above 200°C (decomposes before boiling)
Melting Point: Not precisely defined (softens or decomposes at high temperature)
Flash Point: Not flammable under typical use conditions
Solubility: Miscible with water, reacts exothermically
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient conditions
Density: About 1.1 – 1.3 g/cm³
Odor Threshold: Detectable at low concentration, not a reliable warning property
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, may react with bases and strong oxidizers
Hazardous Reactions: Violent reaction with alkalis and bleach, produces heat, toxic sulfonic acid vapors, may corrode metals
Decomposition Products: Releases SO2, COx, low molecular weight hydrocarbons when heated or burned
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture ingress, contact with incompatible materials
Polymerization: No known risk of hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: Corrosive effects on skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; severe burns possible
Oral LD50 (rat): Estimated >2000 mg/kg (data extrapolated from related sulfonic acids)
Inhalation: Causes nose, throat, and lung irritation, coughing, risk of pulmonary edema with high concentration exposure
Skin Contact: Erythema, blistering, necrosis possible after prolonged contact
Eye Effects: Immediate burning, corneal damage, vision loss if not treated
Chronic Effects: Prolonged overexposure can trigger dermatitis, long-term lung irritation
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classified as a human carcinogen or mutagen by IARC, ACGIH, or NTP
Other Effects: No known reproductive or developmental effects based on current data
Ecotoxicity: Highly toxic to aquatic species due to surfactant properties, damages gill function in fish, disrupts cell membranes in smaller organisms
Persistence/Degradability: Biodegradable under aerobic conditions, breakdown via microbial enzymes over days to weeks
Bioaccumulation: Low potential for bioaccumulation due to rapid breakdown
Mobility: Mobile in water, readily disperses, binds partially to soils
Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (fish) expected below 10 mg/L for acute exposures
Secondary Effects: Alters surface tension, impacts water treatment processes, foaming in effluent
Waste Treatment: Collect product residues, neutralize carefully with weak alkali, dilute with large volumes of water if permitted
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse containers before disposal or recycling as chemical waste
Method of Disposal: Dispose in compliance with local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations
Do Not: Pour down drains, discharge into surface waters, soil, or natural ecosystems
Secondary Waste: Treat wash solutions as hazardous, supply MSDS to waste handler
Disposal Code: Refer to local hazardous waste codes, typically D002 for acids
UN Number: 2586
Proper Shipping Name: Alkylaryl sulfonic acid, liquid
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substance)
Packing Group: II (medium danger)
Label: Corrosive label required
Marine Pollutant: Classified as a pollutant of surface waters—extra protection for spill containment
Shipping Instructions: Use corrosion-proof containers, secure upright position, properly label and mark as hazardous substance
Additional Notes: Emergency procedures in place for accidental spillage or leakage during shipment
TSCA Inventory: Present or considered equivalent by EPA
SARA Title III Sections 311/312: Immediate (acute) health hazard
SARA Section 313: Not subject to reporting under this section
RCRA Status: Waste classified as hazardous under U.S. EPA regulations
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard
EU REACH: Registered or pre-registered, meet documentation and reporting requirements
Labeling: GHS and OSHA required hazard pictograms; safety data available for downstream users
Workplace Classification: Corrosive—special training, safety precautions, and emergency procedures for handling and storage
