Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

3-HYDROXYPROPANESULFONIC ACID

Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

Product name: 3-HYDROXYPROPANESULFONIC ACID
CBnumber: CB8314428
CAS: 15909-83-8
EINECS Number: 240-051-8
Synonyms: HPSA;Einecs 240-051-8

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
Uses advised against: none

Company Identification

Company: Chemicalbook
Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
Telephone: 010-86108875

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Symbol(GHS)

Signal wordDanger

Precautionary statements

P405 Store locked up.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

Product name: 3-HYDROXYPROPANESULFONIC ACID
Synonyms: HPSA;Einecs 240-051-8
CAS: 15909-83-8
EC number: 240-051-8
MF: C3H8O4S
MW: 140.16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

General advice

First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

In case of skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

In case of eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

If swallowed

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11

Protection of first-aiders

For personal protection see section 8.

Notes to physician

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media

Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards during fire fighting

Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Hazardous combustion products

Carbon oxides Sulfur oxides

Specific extinguishing methods

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

NFPA 704

HEALTH	3	Short exposure could cause serious temporary or moderate residual injury (e.g. liquid hydrogen, sulfuric acid, calcium hypochlorite, hexafluorosilicic acid)
FIRE	0	Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride)
REACT	0	Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2)
SPEC. HAZ.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material . Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

Handling

Advice on safe handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Avoidance of contact

Oxidizing agents Strong bases

Storage

Further information on storage conditions

Tightly closed. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

Storage class

8A, Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

Recommended storage temperature

Recommended storage temperature see product label.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Ingredients with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Engineering measures

No data available

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

required when vapours/aerosols are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.

Recommended Filter type

Filter type ABEK
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and body protection

Acid-resistant protective clothing

Hand protection

Remarks

required

Hygiene measures

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
Molecular weight140.16 g/mol
Oxidizing propertiesnone
Explosive propertiesNot classified as explosive.
Flow timeNo data available
Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
Decomposition temperatureNo data available
Autoignition temperatureNo data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
Water solubilityNo data available
Density1.364 g/mL (20 °C)
Relative density1.364 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Relative vapor densityNo data available
Vapor pressureca. 23 hPa (20 °C)
Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
Burning rateNo data available
Flammability (liquids)No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
Evaporation rateNo data available
Flash point100 °C
Boiling point/boiling rangeca. 100 °C (1,013 hPa)
Melting point/ rangeNo data available
pHca. 1 (20 °C)
Odor ThresholdNo data available
OdorNo data available
Colorcolorless, yellow, to, orange
Appearanceclear, viscous liquid
Physical stateclear liquid

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

Conditions to avoid

no information available

Incompatible materials

Oxidizing agents Strong bases

Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Mixture Acute toxicity

Oral: No data available
Symptoms: If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach.
Symptoms: mucosal irritations, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract
Dermal: No data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Remarks: Mixture causes serious eye damage.
Risk of blindness!

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Germ cell mutagenicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Carcinogenicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Reproductive toxicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Aspiration hazard

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

11.2 Additional Information

Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Components 3-Hydroxypropanesulphonic acid

Acute toxicity

LD50 Oral - Rat - > 2,000 mg/kg
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

Remarks: Causes severe burns.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Remarks: Causes serious eye damage.

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Germ cell mutagenicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Carcinogenicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Reproductive toxicity

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Aspiration hazard

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Ecotoxicity

Components:

3-Hydroxypropanesulphonic acid:

Toxicity to fish

(Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe)): 420 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

Disposal methods

Waste from residues

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

SECTION 14: Transport information

International Regulations

IATA-DGR

UN/ID No. : UN 3265
Proper shipping name : Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
(3-Hydroxypropanesulphonic acid)
Class : 8
Packing group : I
Labels : Class 8 - Corrosive substances
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 854
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 850

IMDG-Code

UN number : UN 3265
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
(3-Hydroxypropanesulphonic acid)
Class : 8
Packing group : I
Labels : 8
EmS Code : F-A, S-B
Marine pollutant : no

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

Not applicable for product as supplied.
National regulation GB 6944/12268
UN number : UN 3265
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
(3-Hydroxypropanesulphonic acid)
Class : 8
Packing group : I
Labels : 8

Special precautions for user

The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

National regulatory information

Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals

Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Chemicals for Priority Management

under SAWS

Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals

China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for Import and Export

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of other abbreviations

AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonized System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC -No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

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The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.