MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ACES
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 0400-5
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Chemical Name and Synonyms: ACES; Flammability: May be combustible if strongly heated. As
N-(2-Acetamido)-2-aminoethanesulphonic acid with most organic compounds, fine dust dispersed in air in
the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explo-
Chemical Family: Organic compounds
sion hazard.
Chemical Formula: C4H10N2O4S
Extinguishing Media: Use an extinguisher appropriate to
Product Use: Laboratory reagent the surrounding material which is burning. Use water as
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address: spray or fog to minimize dust, absorb heat, cool containers,
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. and disperse vapours. Fight fire from upwind, from a safe
distance. Firefighters should wear protective equipment, full
40 Armstrong Avenue
face-piece positive-pressure self-contained breathing appa-
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9
ratus, and clothing sufficient to preven inhalation of dust or
Telephone No: (905) 877-0101 fumes, and contact with skin and eyes.
Fax No: (905) 877-6666 Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Emergency Telephone No: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666 Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS
Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No. Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of COx,
SOx, NOx
ACES ~99 Not established 7365-82-4
Sensitivity to Impact: None identified
PHYSICAL DATA Sensitivity to Static discharge: As with most organic pow-
ders, mixtures of dust with air may be sensitive under
Physical State: Solid certain conditions, when ignited by an electrostatic or other
high-voltage spark, or other ignition source.
Odour and Appearance: White powder, odourless
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not applicable
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): Not available
To the best of our knowledge the physical, chemical and tox-
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not available
icological properties of this substance have not yet been
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
thoroughly investigated.
Boiling Point (degrees C): Not available
Melting Point (degrees C): >220掳C Toxicological Data:
pH: Not available
LD50: Not available
Specific Gravity: Not available
LC50: Not available
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not available
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION
Inhaled: No human or animal information available. Dust
UN: Not regulated or mist may be irritating. May cause coughing, dry throat,
difficult breathing, nasal congestion, headache. May be
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated
harmful.
Pkg. Group: Not regulated
In contact with skin: No human or animal information
REACTIVITY DATA available. May be irritating, causing redness, itching, pain.
In contact with eyes: May cause moderate irritation, red-
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and ness, itching, pain, blurring of vision.
pressures. Ingested: May be irritating to gastrointtestinal tract, causing
Incompatibility with other substances: May react vio- nausea and vomiting. May be harmful.
lently or explosively with strong oxidizers.
Reactivity: Avoid excessive heat, ignition sources, genera- Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
tion of dust, incompatible materials.
Carcinogenicity: Insufficient information available
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx, SOx, NOx
Teratogenicity: No information available
Reproductive Effects: No information available
Mutagenicity: Insufficient information available
Synergistic Products: None known
MSDS ACES
CODE: 0400-5
PREVENTIVE MEASURES REFERENCES USED
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recom- Sax, Lewis: Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
mended ed., 1987
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask. NIOSH approved Sax: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 5th ed.,
respirator for dusty conditions. For high or unknown con- 1979
centrations, as in fire or spill conditions, positive-pressure,
Suppliers鈥? Material Safety Data Sheets
full face-piece self contained breathing apparatus.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety glasses. Do not wear
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Skin Protection: Rubber or plastic gloves. Other protective Date Issued: October 13, 1998
body-covering clothing sufficient to prevent contact. Revision: October 2007
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower
MSDS: 400-5
and eyewash fountain in work area.
Proposed WHMIS Designation: D2B (eye irritation)
Leak and Spill Procedure: Ventilate area. Evacuate area,
and eliminate all sources of ignition. Cleanup personnel
Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
should be trained in the hazards of the material and its safe
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
handling, and should wear protective equipment and cloth-
ing sufficient to prevent inhalation of dust or fumes, and herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
contact with skin and eyes. Do not touch spilled material. with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
Gather up in a manner that does not raise dust; wet if nec- ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
essary. Contain spill with inert absorbent, collect, and ation, investigation, and verification.
transfer carefully to containers for recovery or disposal.
Flush area of spill thoroughly with running water.
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial and local
regulations for disposal.
Handling Procedures and Equipment: COMBUSTIBLE
DUST. Workers using this chemical must be properly
trained in its hazards and its safe use. Avoid generating
dust. If there is dust, keep away from heat, sparks, and all
sources of ignition; avoid the accumulation of static charge,
use anti-sparking tools and ground and bond equipment and
containers. Use the smallest amount possible for the pur-
pose, in a designated area with adequate ventilation. Use
good housekeeping to prevent accumulations of dust. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation. Wash thor-
oughly after handling.
Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight
and away from incompatible or combustible materials. Keep
air out of container. Keep container tightly closed. Inspect
frequently for signs of damage or leaking. Treat empty con-
tainers with caution; they may contain hazardous residues.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Specific Measures:
Eyes: Flush eyes thoroughly with gently running water,
holding eyelids open while flushing, for five to ten (5-10)
minutes, or until no trace of chemical remains. Get medical
advice.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Brush or wipe off dry
material. Flush skin with plenty of running water until no evi-
dence of chemical remains. If irritation develops get medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and get
medical attention for any breathing difficulty. .
Ingestion: If the victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse
mouth thoroughly with water and give 2 to 4 glasses of wa-
ter to drink to dilute. If victim feels unwell, or if a large
amount has been ingested, get medical attention.
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