N-[4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)sulphonyl]phenyl]acetamide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.

EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.

INGESTION: Contact local poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Give large amounts of water or milk. Allow vomiting to occur. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen. Avoid gastric lavage or emesis.

Fire-fighting measures

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard. Oxidizer. May ignite or explode on contact with combustible materials.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: water

Do not use dry chemicals, carbon dioxide or halogenated extinguishing agents. Large fires: Flood with fine water spray.

FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires in cargo or storage area: If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let the fire burn. For small fires, contain and let burn. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile).

Accidental release measures

Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy Rubber gloves.Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.Avoid raising dust.Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Handling and storage

STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Protect from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Keep separated from incompatible substances.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.

EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.

CLOTHING: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.

GLOVES: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.

RESPIRATOR: The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA.

5 ppm

Any chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against this substance.Any supplied-air respirator.

10 ppm

Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode.Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against this substance.

Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against this substance.

Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and a canister providing protection against this substance.

Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.

Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece.

Escape -

Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and a canister providing protection against this substance.Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus.

For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply.Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.

Stability and reactivity

REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with combustible materials. Minimize contact with material.Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Keep out of water supplies and sewers.

INCOMPATIBILITIES: combustible materials, bases, metals, halogens, metal salts, reducing agents,amines, metal carbide, metal oxides, oxidizing materials, halo carbons, acids.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:

Thermal decomposition products: chlorine

POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize

Disposal considerations

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Do not attempt to dispose of residual or unused product in the cylinder.Return to supplier for safe disposal.

Residual product within process system may be vented at a controlled rate, to the atmosphere through a vent stack that discharges to an elevated point. This stack should be in an isolated area away from ignition sources.