| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Vinyl sulfone | 【Synonyms】
Vinyl sulfone | 【CAS】
77-77-0 | 【Formula】
C4H6O2S | 【Molecular Weight】
118.16 | 【EINECS】
201-057-6 | 【RTECS】
KM7175000 | 【RTECS Class】
Drug; Primary Irritant | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
1071329 | 【Beilstein Reference】
4-01-00-02068 | 【EC Class】
very toxic, corrosive |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
102 | 【Fire Fighting】
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. | 【Fire Potential】
This chemical is combustible. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Disposal Code】
9 | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong oxidizing agents. | 【Decomposition】
Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide. | 【Combustion Products】
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
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