Product Identification

Product Name

2-Naphthalenesulfonyl chloride

Synonyms

2-Naphthalenesulfonyl chloride
2-Naphthylsulfonyl chloride
beta-Naphthalenesulfochloride

CAS

93-11-8

Formula

C10H7ClO2S

Molecular Weight

226.68

EINECS

202-219-9

Beilstein/Gmelin

641898

Beilstein Reference

4-11-00-00529

EC Class

corrosive

Physical and Chemical Properties

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

71 - 72

Boiling Point

371

Vapor Pressure

2E-5 (25 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

See Inhalation.

Inhalation

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.

Skin

Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Hazards

Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.

EC Risk Phrase

R 34

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39 45

UN (DOT)

3261

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

178

Fire Fighting

Extinguish using agent most appropriate for surrounding fire.

Fire Potential

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

ELIMINATE all ignition sources. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code

11

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

3261

HS Code

2904 90 20