Safety Data Sheet

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1. Identification

Product identifier used on the label

Lutropur® MSA
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Recommended use*: Chemical
Suitable for use in industrial sector: chemical industry

* The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of
the seller's published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or
implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller's sales agreement.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company:
BASF Canada Inc.
100 Milverton Drive
Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA

Telephone: +1 289 360-1300

Emergency telephone number

CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) 996-6666

BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673)

Other means of identification

Synonyms: Not available. Use: Intermediate for the chemical industry

2. Hazards Identification
According to Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17)

Classification of the product

Met. Corr. 1 Corrosive to metals

Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute toxicity
Acute Tox. 4 (dermal) Acute toxicity
Skin Corr./Irrit. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation
Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation
STOT SE 3 (irritating to Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure
respiratory system)
Aquatic Acute 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute
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Label elements

Pictogram:

Signal Word:
Danger

Hazard Statement:
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements (Prevention):

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P260 Do not breathe dust or mist.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P264 Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling.
P234 Keep only in original container.

Precautionary Statements (Response):

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P361 + P364 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Precautionary Statements (Storage):

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.

Precautionary Statements (Disposal):

P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection
point.

Hazards not otherwise classified

No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered.

According to Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) (SOR/88-66)

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Emergency overview

CORROSIVE.
Corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory system.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

According to Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17)

CAS Number Weight % Chemical name

75-75-2 50.0 - 75.0% Methanesulfonic acid

According to Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) (SOR/88-66)

CAS Number Weight % Chemical name

75-75-2 50.0 - 75.0% Methanesulfonic acid

4. First-Aid Measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice:
First aid personnel should pay attention to their own safety. If the patient is likely to become
unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position (recovery position). Immediately
remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. Immediately administer a
corticosteroid from a controlled/metered dose inhaler.

If on skin:
Immediately wash thoroughly with plenty of water, apply sterile dressings, consult a skin specialist.

If in eyes:
Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.

If swallowed:
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical
attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no
known specific antidote.
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5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray, dry powder, foam

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons:

water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards during fire-fighting:
harmful vapours, carbon oxides
Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of
fire.

Advice for fire-fighters

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information:
The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated
extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations.

6. Accidental release measures

Further accidental release measures:
High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective clothing. Information regarding personal protective measures see, section 8.

Environmental precautions
Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For small amounts: Pick up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder).
Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
For large amounts: Pump off product.
Place absorbed material in the same container as the spilled substance/product for disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

No special measures necessary provided product is used correctly.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool
place.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

No occupational exposure limits known.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:
Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate. Respiratory protection in case of
vapour/aerosol release.

Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves

Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles).

Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure.

General safety and hygiene measures:

Wash soiled clothing immediately.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: liquid
Odour: product specific
Odour threshold: not determined
Colour: colourless
pH value: <1
( 25 °C)
(measured with the undiluted
substance)
solidification -54 °C
temperature:
boiling temperature: 135 °C
Flash point: approx. 157 °C (DIN EN 22719; ISO
The data given are those of the active 2719)
ingredient.
Flammability: not flammable (other)
Lower explosion limit: For liquids not relevant for
classification and labelling. The lower
explosion point may be 5 - 15 °C
below the flash point.
Upper explosion limit: For liquids not relevant for
classification and labelling.
Autoignition: > 600 °C (DIN 51794)
Vapour pressure: 4 mbar
( 20 °C)
22 mbar
( 50 °C)
Density: approx. 1.35 g/cm3 (DIN 51757)
( 20 °C)
Relative density: approx. 1.35
( 20 °C)
Vapour density: not determined
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Partitioning coefficient n- -5.17 (OECD Guideline
octanol/water (log Pow): 117)
Self-ignition not self-igniting (other)
temperature:
Thermal decomposition: not determined
Viscosity, dynamic: not determined
Viscosity, kinematic: 7.63 mm2/s
( 25 °C)
Particle size: The substance / product is marketed
or used in a non solid or granular
form.
Solubility in water: soluble
Evaporation rate: not determined

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Corrosion to metals:
Corrosive effect on metals.

Oxidizing properties:
Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as oxidizing. (other)
Formation of Remarks: Forms no flammable gases in the
flammable gases: presence of water.

Chemical stability
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

In aqueous solution, evolves hydrogen on contact with metals.

Conditions to avoid
See MSDS section 7 - Handling and storage.

Incompatible materials
bases

Hazardous decomposition products

Decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as
prescribed/indicated.
Thermal decomposition products: sulfur oxides, Acid fumes

Thermal decomposition:
not determined

11. Toxicological information

Primary routes of exposure

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Routes of entry for solids and liquids are ingestion and inhalation, but may include eye or skin
contact. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route
of entry for liquefied gases.

Acute Toxicity/Effects

Acute toxicity
Assessment of acute toxicity: Harmful if swallowed.

Information on: Methanesulfonic acid

Assessment of acute toxicity:The toxicity of the product is based on its corrosivity. Of moderate
toxicity after short-term skin contact. Of moderate toxicity after single ingestion.
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Oral

Information on: Methanesulfonic acid

Type of value: LD50
Species: rat (male/female)
Value: 649 mg/kg
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Inhalation

Information on: Methanesulfonic acid

Type of value: LC0
Species: mouse
Value: > 1.88 mg/m3
Exposure time: 1 h
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Dermal
Type of value: LD50
Species: rabbit
Value: > 1,000 - 2,000 mg/kg

Assessment other acute effects

Assessment of STOT single:
Causes temporary irritation of the respiratory tract.

Irritation / corrosion
Assessment of irritating effects: Corrosive! Damages skin and eyes.

Information on: Methanesulfonic acid

Assessment of irritating effects: Corrosive! Damages skin and eyes.
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Skin
Species: mouse
Result: Corrosive.
Method: other

Eye
Species: rabbit
Result: Corrosive.
Method: OECD Guideline 405
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Species: rabbit
Result: Corrosive.
Method: OECD Guideline 405
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Sensitization
Assessment of sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies.

Buehler test
Species: guinea pig
Result: Non-sensitizing.

Aspiration Hazard
not applicable

Chronic Toxicity/Effects

Repeated dose toxicity

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: After repeated exposure the prominent effect is local irritation.
The substance may cause damage to the olfactory epithelium after repeated inhalation. Prolonged
repeated exposure caused inflammable degenerative processes in the respiratory tract of rats.

Information on: Methanesulfonic acid

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: After repeated exposure the prominent effect is local irritation.
The substance may cause damage to the olfactory epithelium after repeated inhalation. Prolonged
repeated exposure caused inflammable degenerative processes in the respiratory tract of rats.
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Genetic toxicity
Assessment of mutagenicity: The substance was not mutagenic in mammalian cell culture. The
substance was not mutagenic in bacteria. The substance was not mutagenic in a test with mammals.

Carcinogenicity
Assessment of carcinogenicity: Study does not need to be conducted.

Reproductive toxicity
Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility
impairing effect.

Reproduction
Experimental/calculated data: OECD Guideline 421 other rat (Sprague-Dawley) (male/female)
gavage 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg bw
NOAEL Mat.: >= 1,000 mg/kg
NOAEL F1: >= 1,000 mg/kg

Teratogenicity
Assessment of teratogenicity: In animal studies the substance did not cause malformations.

Symptoms of Exposure

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2)
and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known.
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12. Ecological Information

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity
Assessment of aquatic toxicity:
Acutely harmful for aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is
not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.

Toxicity to fish
LC50 (96 h) > 10 - 100 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss (OECD Guideline 203, static)
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.

LC50 (96 h) > 10,000 mg/l, Cyprinodon variegatus (OECD Guideline 203, static)
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.

Aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (48 h) > 10 - 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 1, static)

Aquatic plants
EC50 (72 h) > 10 - 100 mg/l (growth rate), Selenastrum capricornutum (OECD Guideline 201)
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.

Chronic toxicity to fish

Study scientifically not justified.

Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates

Study scientifically not justified.

Aquatic plants

Information on: Methanesulfonic acid

EC50 (72 h) 12 - 24 mg/l (growth rate), Selenastrum capricornutum (OECD Guideline 201)
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.
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Assessment of terrestrial toxicity

Study scientifically not justified.

Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge

Toxicity to microorganisms
DIN EN ISO 8192-OECD 209-88/302/EEC,P. C aquatic
activated sludge, domestic/EC20 (30 min): > 1,000 mg/l
Nominal concentration.

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O)

Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).

Elimination information

> 70 % DOC reduction (OECD 301 A (new version)) Based on OECD criteria the product is readily
biodegradable.
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Assessment of stability in water

Study scientifically not justified.

Bioaccumulative potential

Assessment bioaccumulation potential

Significant accumulation in organisms is not to be expected.

Mobility in soil

Assessment transport between environmental compartments

The substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface.
Adsorption to solid soil phase is not expected.

Additional information

Adsorbable organically-bound halogen (AOX):

This product contains no organically-bound halogen.

Other ecotoxicological advice:

Do not allow to enter soil, waterways or waste water channels.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:
Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Dispose of in accordance with local
authority regulations.

Container disposal:
Dispose of in a licensed facility. Recommend crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent
unauthorized use of used containers.

14. Transport Information

Land transport
TDG
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 3265
Hazard label: 8
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains
METHANESULPHONIC ACID)

Sea transport
IMDG
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 3265
Hazard label: 8
Marine pollutant: NO
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains
METHANESULPHONIC ACID)
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Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 3265
Hazard label: 8
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains
METHANESULPHONIC ACID)

15. Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations

Registration status:
Chemical DSL, CA released / listed

According to Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) (SOR/88-66)

WHMIS D1A: Materials Causing Immediate and Serious

classification: Toxic Effects - Very toxic material
E: Corrosive material

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF
THE CPR AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR.

16. Other Information

SDS Prepared by:
BASF NA Product Regulations
SDS Prepared on: 2015/10/16

We support worldwide Responsible Care® initiatives. We value the health and safety of our
employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our
commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in
a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring
the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our
operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of
our products.

Lutropur® MSA is a registered trademark of BASF Canada or BASF SE

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