Chemical Datasheet
TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID, LIQUID, WITH MORE THAN 5% FREE SULFURIC ACID |
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NFPA 704
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Health
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3 | Can cause serious or permanent injury. | |||||||||
Flammability
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1 | Must be preheated before ignition can occur. | ||||||||||
Instability
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2 | Readily undergoes violent chemical changes at elevated temperatures and pressures. | ||||||||||
Special
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| Reacts violently or explosively with water. |
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Note: NFPA ratings shown are for sulfuric acid, CAS number 7664-93-9.
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Colorless to black solid. Odorless or nearly odorless. (USCG, 1999)
Hazards
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Reactivity Alerts
- Strong Oxidizing Agent
- Known Catalytic Activity
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating oxides of sulfur may be formed. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Contact with eyes or skin causes severe irritation. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID, LIQUID, WITH MORE THAN 5% FREE SULFURIC ACID reacts exothermically with chemical bases (for example: amine, amides, and inorganic hydroxides). The reactions can generate dangerously large amounts of heat in small spaces. Dissolution in water or dilution of concentrated solutions with water may generate significant heat. Reacts with sodium hypochlorite to produce chlorine gas. Can react with active metals, including iron and aluminum, and also many less active metals, to dissolve the metal and liberate hydrogen and/or toxic gases. Can initiate possibly violent polymerization in certain alkenes such as allyl chloride. Reacts with cyanide salts and compounds to release gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Flammable and/or toxic gases are also often generated by reactions with dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, nitriles, sulfides, and weak or strong reducing agents. Additional gas-generating reactions may occur with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), and carbonates: the carbon dioxide gas from the last is nontoxic but the heat and spattering from the reaction can be troublesome. Can catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions. May burn but not ignited readily. Incompatible with carbides, bromates, chlorates, fulminates, picrates, and powdered metals [Haz. Chem. Data 1966]. Produces highly toxic fumes of oxides of sulfur when heated to decomposition.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
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- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
- Expanded Polymeric Absorbents
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Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.
SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.
SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Flush with water, rinse with dilute sodium bicarbonate or lime solution. (USCG, 1999)
Protective Clothing
Chemical goggles or face shield; rubber gloves (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
EYES: wash thoroughly with copious amounts of water for at least 15 min.; call physician if irritation persists.
SKIN: wash thoroughly with large amounts of water for at least 15 min.
INGESTION: give large amount of water. (USCG, 1999)
SKIN: wash thoroughly with large amounts of water for at least 15 min.
INGESTION: give large amount of water. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
221°F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.45
at 77°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight:
172.2
(toluenesulfonic acid)
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
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No PAC information available.Regulatory Information
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No regulatory information available.Alternate Chemical Names
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- AR-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID
- CYZAC 4040
- K-CURE 1040
- METHYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID
- 4-METHYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID
- NACURE 1040
- P-METHYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID
- P-METHYLPHENYLSULFONIC ACID
- P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID
- P-TOLUENESULPHONIC ACID
- P-TOLYLSULFONIC ACID
- P-TSA
- TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID, LIQUID, WITH MORE THAN 5% FREE SULFURIC ACID
- TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID, [LIQUID]
- TOLUENE SULPHONIC ACID, LIQUID, WITH MORE THAN 5% FREE SULPHURIC ACID
- TOLUENESULFONIC ACID
- 4-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID
- TOSIC ACID
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