Product Name: Sodium N-Methyltaurinate
Synonyms: N-Methyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium 2-(methylamino)ethanesulfonate
Chemical Formula: C3H8NNaO3S
CAS Number: 137-16-6
Recommended Use: Used in surfactant formulations, personal care products, and cleaning agents
Manufacturer Information: Standard chemical suppliers, contact details provided as per procurement
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center or chemical emergency hotline
GHS Classification: Not considered hazardous by regulation (based on available data), slight irritation possible if in contact with eyes or skin in large amounts
Signal Word: None required
Hazard Statements: May cause irritation to eyes, nose, or throat if inhaled or in direct contact
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation of dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, use in a well-ventilated area
Potential Health Effects: Mild irritation possible for sensitive individuals, no long-term effects reported in low-level exposures
Chemical Name: Sodium N-Methyltaurinate
Common Name: Sodium N-Methyltaurinate
Concentration: Typically >98% pure
Impurities: Trace moisture, inorganic salts (less than 2%)
Additives: None specified
Molecular Weight: 161.16 g/mol
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, seek medical attention if breathing becomes difficult
Skin Contact: Wash contacted area with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, seek medical attention for persistent discomfort
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Mild redness, dryness, or irritation
Note to Physicians: Treat symptoms, no specific antidote known
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None reported for this substance
Specific Hazards from Combustion Products: May produce oxides of carbon, sulfur, or nitrogen on thermal decomposition
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Firefighters should wear full protective gear and approved self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Precautions: Cool exposed containers with water spray to prevent pressure build-up
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation, ventilate area, wear protective clothing to reduce risk of contact
Spill Cleanup Methods: Sweep or vacuum up product, avoid generating dust, transfer to a suitable container for disposal
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large spills from entering waterways, inform local authorities if release causes significant contamination
Methods for Containment: Collect and hold for waste disposal, clean spill area with water if necessary
Handling: Minimize dust generation, use in well-ventilated areas, wash hands after use, avoid direct contact with eyes and skin
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, keep container tightly closed, protect from moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, prolonged exposure to moisture may degrade product
Storage Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions for at least two years
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, gloves, lab coat, dust mask or respirator if handling large quantities
Hygiene Measures: Regular washing after handling, no eating or drinking in work area, remove contaminated clothing before leaving workstation
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: 7-9 (5% solution)
Melting Point: 195–200°C (decomposes)
Solubility in Water: Freely soluble
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Density: Approximately 1.45 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C
Flash Point: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, incompatible chemicals
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May release gases such as carbon oxides, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides under fire conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous polymerization reported
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: LD50 oral (rat): >2000 mg/kg (estimated; actual data limited)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Low risk, mild irritation possible with prolonged exposure
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild temporary irritation
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not classified as a sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: No data suggesting carcinogenic property
Reproductive Toxicity: Not expected to be toxic for reproduction
Target Organ Effects: No information on significant target organ toxicity
Other Information: Long-term exposure effects not reported in existing literature
Ecotoxicity: Product does not present bioaccumulation or acute aquatic toxicity based on chemical structure and related studies
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be readily biodegradable
Mobility in Soil: High mobility due to water solubility
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, due to ionic and hydrophilic nature
Other Adverse Effects: No significant environmental effects reported
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations; small quantities may be flushed with excess water; bulk amounts require handling as chemical waste
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse with water before disposal, recycle or dispose as chemical waste
Special Precautions for Landfill or Incineration: In compliance with local authority regulations
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Sea Transport (IMDG): Not regulated
Air Transport (IATA): Not regulated
Special Precautions for Transport: Protect from moisture and physical damage during transit
US TSCA: Listed
EU REACH: Registered or exempt
OSHA: Not considered hazardous
WHMIS Classification: Not controlled
SARA Title III: Not listed
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulatory Info: Follow governing authorities’ safety guidelines for workplace chemical handling
