Product Name: Sodium 4-Morpholin-1-Ylethylsulphonate
Synonyms: MES Sodium Salt, 2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid sodium salt
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, buffer in biological research
Supplier: Chemical suppliers, specialty laboratory stores
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center, nearest emergency services
CAS Number: 71119-22-7
EC Number: 275-614-4
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS
Health Hazards: Exposure may cause mild irritation to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract
Physical Hazards: Powder may form dust in air, avoid inhalation
Environmental Hazards: Not expected to pose significant environmental risks
Signal Word: Not applicable
Pictograms: None required
Hazard Statements: May cause mild eye or skin irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, prolonged skin contact, and breathing dust
Chemical Name: Sodium 4-Morpholin-1-Ylethylsulphonate
Molecular Formula: C6H12NNaO4S
Molecular Weight: 217.22 g/mol
Concentration: >98% (pure substance)
Impurities: Trace impurities may be present, determined by batch testing
Other Components: No hazardous preservatives or stabilizers reported
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air immediately, keep at rest, seek medical advice if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, hold eyelids open, remove contact lenses if possible, consult physician
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, give water to drink, seek medical attention if feeling unwell
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically based on exposure and individual response
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Hazards From Combustion: Emits sodium oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon oxides on burning
Protective Equipment: Firefighters require self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Special Procedures: Avoid breathing combustion gases, prevent runoff from entering drains or waterways
Explosion Hazards: Not known to present an explosive hazard under normal conditions
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, lab coat
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains, surface water, or soil
Containment: Sweep up and place in suitable container for disposal, avoid generating dust
Clean-up Methods: Mop area with damp cloth after removing solid material, ventilate area
Handling: Work in well-ventilated space, avoid formation of dust, use appropriate PPE, avoid ingestion and contact with skin or eyes
Storage: Store in tightly closed container, kept dry and cool, keep away from incompatible substances like strong acids or oxidizers
Other Precautions: Label container clearly, restrict access to trained personnel, regularly check containers for damage or leaks
Exposure Limits: No specific regulatory exposure limits identified
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, chemical fume hood for handling powder
Personal Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or latex), safety goggles, protective lab coat
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator in case of dust generation
Hygiene Measures: Avoid smoking, eating, and drinking in work area, wash hands after handling
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: Approximately 6.0 (1% aqueous solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not available
Flash Point: Not flammable
Flammability: Non-flammable under standard conditions
Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (log Pow): Not determined
Density: Estimated 1.59 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal handling and storage conditions
Reactivity: Inert under normal laboratory conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition: High temperatures release toxic fumes including SOx, NOx, COx
Polymerization: Not known to occur
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Effects: Mild irritation possible with high exposure
Chronic Effects: No data suggesting chronic health hazards, not classified as a carcinogen or mutagen
Toxicity Data: No specific LD50 reported, low toxicity expected from chemical class
Symptoms: Redness, coughing, short-term irritation
Sensitization: Not expected
Target Organ Effects: No evidence for specific organ toxicity
Ecotoxicity: No evidence for acute harm to aquatic life expected at environmental concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable under most conditions
Mobility: High water solubility suggests mobility in soil and water
Bioaccumulation: Not expected based on structure and water solubility
Other Information: Keep out of natural water bodies to prevent unnecessary chemical loading
Waste Methods: Collect and contain in sealable container, deliver to licensed chemical disposal contractor
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as unused product or in accordance with local regulations
Regulations: Follow state, regional and national requirements regarding hazardous waste
Precautions: Do not dispose into environment or household waste streams
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
ADR/RID: Not a dangerous good
IMDG: Not dangerous under IMDG code
IATA: Not regulated by air transport standards
Proper Shipping Name: Chemical, not otherwise specified
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Ensure packaging prevents leaks and dispersal of dust during transit
TSCA: Listed
REACH: Exempt or registered for scientific research and development
WHMIS Classification: Non-controlled
OSHA: Not listed as hazardous
Other National Regulations: Review country-specific chemical safety guidelines
Labelling Requirements: Must indicate substance name, hazards, and emergency contact per chemical safety protocol
