Vinyl sulfone(77-77-0)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid.
Solubility in water
Miscible
Melting Point
-26
Boiling Point
234.3
Density
1.1821 g/cm3 (17 C)
Usage
Etherization of cotton by divinyl sulfone and its precursors also forms the basis for a large class of fiber-reactive dyestuffs.
Refractive Index
1.48 (15.5 C)
First Aid Measures
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
Skin
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Eyes
First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
Handling and Storage
Storage
Refrigerator (approx 4 C).
Handling
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Hazards Identification
Ingestion
Gastrointestinal irritation with possible fluid shifts could occur.
Inhalation
Inhalation could produce mucous membrane irritation.
Skin
Direct skin contact can produce severe burns.
Eyes
Causes burns.
Hazards
When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.
EC Risk Phrase
R 25 27 34
EC Safety Phrase
S 26 36/37/39 45
UN (DOT)
2810
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal Protection
If Tyvek-type disposable protective clothing is not worn during handling of this chemical, wear disposable Tyvek-type sleeves taped to your gloves.
Respirators
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.
Poison Class
2