Product Name: Syn1-Hexanesulfonic Acid, Sodium Salt Monohydrate
Synonyms: Sodium 1-hexanesulfonate monohydrate
CAS Number: 283627-54-7
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, industrial applications, analytical chemistry
Supplier Information: Contact chemical distributor or manufacturer for detailed information
Emergency Contact: Refer to local poison control or hazardous materials management
GHS Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin irritation (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, wash hands thoroughly, wear protective equipment
Potential Health Effects: Irritation of eyes, skin, respiratory tract; potential discomfort in sensitive individuals
Chemical Name: Syn1-Hexanesulfonic Acid, Sodium Salt Monohydrate
Formula: C6H13NaO3S·H2O
Chemical Family: Sulfonic acid salt
Concentration: 98%-100%
Impurities: Water of hydration less than 5%; trace organic contaminants possible in technical grades
Inhalation: Move to fresh air immediately, provide oxygen or artificial respiration if needed, seek medical help if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with running water and mild soap for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes thoroughly for at least 15 minutes lifting upper and lower eyelids, seek immediate ophthalmologic care
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, seek prompt medical attention
Most Important Symptoms and Effects: Redness, itching, burning sensation, watering of eyes, difficulty breathing with heavy exposure, possible gastrointestinal upset if ingested
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: Combustion produces toxic and corrosive gases, including sulfur oxides and sodium oxides
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Special Procedures: Avoid run-off water entering drains or waterways, cool containers with water spray
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment, avoid breathing vapors or dust, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage, do not allow to enter rivers or lakes
Cleanup Methods: Collect spill with inert absorbent material, place in a secure waste container, wash area thoroughly with plenty of water, dispose according to regulations
Safe Handling Practices: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, do not ingest, operate in a well-ventilated space, keep containers tightly closed
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place isolated from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers, acids, or bases, maintain in original labeled containers, avoid direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, moisture (to prevent caking)
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for compound; observe good industrial hygiene practice
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, chemical fume hood
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles or face shield, lab coat or chemical-resistant apron, NIOSH-approved respirator in the event of excessive dust
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face after use, do not eat, drink, or smoke near chemical, remove contaminated clothing
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 6.0 – 7.0 (1% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: Approximately 130°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not classified as flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not determined
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: Approximately 1.3 (water = 1)
Decomposition Temperature: Above 130°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizers, acids, or bases
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, exposure to moisture, incompatible materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, sodium oxides, toxic fumes on decomposition
Polymerization: Will not occur under normal conditions
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Low acute toxicity in standard laboratory testing, but irritation to mucous membranes, eyes, and skin reported
Chronic Effects: No extensive data available on chronic exposure or long-term toxicity
Symptoms: Irritation, redness, itching, coughing, sneezing if inhaled as dust
Carcinogenicity: Not classified by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No known mutagenic effects
Reproductive Toxicity: No known reproductive toxicity
Aquatic Toxicity: Expected to be low in toxicity to aquatic organisms based on structural analogs, but large spills can alter water chemistry
Persistence and Degradability: Compound may persist due to sulfonic acid group, slow natural breakdown
Bioaccumulation Potential: Potential for low bioaccumulation; not highly lipophilic
Mobility in Soil: Soluble in water, likely to move through soil with water runoff
Other Adverse Effects: Release to the environment should be minimized; avoid release to sewer and waterways
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose through licensed chemical disposal company
Product Disposal: Follow all federal and local regulations for chemical waste, do not dump into environment
Packaging Disposal: Rinse containers, dispose of containers as hazardous waste
Precautions for Disposal: Do not attempt incineration except in equipped facility, prevent chemical mixing in drains
UN Number: Not regulated under most transportation regulations as hazardous material
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous goods
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: No
Proper Shipping Name: Chemicals Not Otherwise Specified
Special Precautions for User: Protect against physical damage, avoid release during loading and unloading, ensure containers are closed tightly
OSHA: Not listed as hazardous under US OSHA regulation
TSCA Inventory: May be listed
SARA Title III: Not listed as extremely hazardous substance
REACH: Substance registration may apply in accordance with EU regulations
California Proposition 65: Not listed
WHMIS (Canada): Not classified under any hazard class
Other National Regulations: Comply with all applicable governmental and international regulations for workplace safety, environmental release, and disposal
