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Safety Data Sheet

Date of Preparation: 1/7/2016
Sodium Vinyl Sulfonate 25% solution
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
WEGO CHEMICAL GROUP
239 Great Neck Road - Great Neck, NY 11021 - USA
Tel: +1 (516) 487 3510 - Fax: +1 (516) 487 3794
sales@wegochem.com - wegochem.com

Product/Chemical Name: Sodium Vinyl Sulfonate solution

Chemical Formula: C2H3O3S.Na
CAS Number: 3039-83-6
Other Designations: Vinylsulfonic acid, sodium salt solution; SVS 25% soln.
General Use:
Emergency Telephone: (ChemTel) Contract MIS0000335; 800 255-3924; INTL 813 248-0585
Section 2 - Hazards Identification
HMIS
 Emergency Overview  H 0
Exposure may cause irritation of the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. F 0
R 0

PPE†
Potential Health Effects †Sec. 8
Target Organs: No data found.
Primary Entry Routes: skin contact

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS – none

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, ACGIH, OSHA or CA Prop 65 do not list Vinyl sulfonic acid, sodium salt as a carcinogen.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure:
Chronic Effects:
Section 3 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient Name CAS Number EINECS/ELINCS % wt or % vol
Vinylsulfonic acid, sodium salt 3039-83-6 221-242-5 23 – 27 %
Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 73 – 77 %

INGREDIENT(s) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL IDLH

Vinylsulfonic acid, sodium salt None estab. None estab. None estab. None estab.
Water None estab. None estab. None estab. None estab.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
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Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
After first aid, get appropriate in-plant, paramedic, or community medical support.
Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire-Fighting Measures

Flash Point: Not Available NFPA
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
LEL: Not Available 0
UEL: Not Available 0 0
NFPA Rating: —
Flammability Classification: none
Extinguishing Media: Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. BCF (where regulations permit). Carbon dioxide.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: none.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon, sulfur and sodium.
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
Fire-Fighting Equipment: Because fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Spill /Leak Procedures: Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area.
Small Spills: Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Large Spills
Containment: For large spills, dike far ahead of spill for later disposal. Do not release into sewers or waterways.
Cleanup: Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120).
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate
ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage Requirements: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Ventilation: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to maintain airborne concentrations below OSHA PELs
(Sec. 2). Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents contaminant dispersion into the work area by controlling it at
its source.
Administrative Controls:
Respiratory Protection: Seek professional advice prior to respirator selection and use. Follow OSHA respirator regulations
(29 CFR 1910.134) and, if necessary, wear a MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirator. Select respirator based on its suitability to
provide adequate worker protection for given working conditions, level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient
oxygen. For emergency or non-routine operations (cleaning spills, reactor vessels, or storage tanks), wear an SCBA.
Warning! Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. If respirators are used, OSHA
requires a written respiratory protection program that includes at least: medical certification, training, fit-testing, periodic
environmental monitoring, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and convenient, sanitary storage areas.
Protective Clothing/Equipment: Wear chemically protective gloves, boots, aprons, and gauntlets to prevent prolonged or
repeated skin contact. Wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles, per OSHA eye- and face-protection regulations
(29 CFR 1910.133). Contact lenses are not eye protective devices. Appropriate eye protection must be worn instead of, or in
conjunction with contact lenses.
Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations, safety/quick-drench showers, and washing facilities available in work area.

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Contaminated Equipment: Separate contaminated work clothes from street clothes. Launder before reuse. Remove this
material from your shoes and clean personal protective equipment.
Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using this material, especially before
eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Clear Liquid Boiling Point: no data available °C ( °F)
Color: Dark Brown Freezing/Melting Point: no data available °C ( °F)
Odor: no data available Decomposition Temperature: no data available
pH: no data available Solubility in water: no data available
Vapor Pressure: no data available Specific Gravity/Density: 1.18 g/cm3
Vapor Density: no data available (air=1) Molecular Formula: C2H3NaO3S
Evaporation Rate: Not available Molecular Weight: 130.10
Viscosity: no data available Flash Point: no data available °C ( °F)
LEL: no data available vol% Auto-ignition Temperature: no data available °C ( °F)
UEL: no data available vol % Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: at 25 °C (77 °F)
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Vinylsulfonic acid, sodium salt is stable at room temperature in closed container under normal storage and handling
conditions.
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid: strong oxidants.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal oxidative decomposition of Vinylsulfonic acid, sodium salt can produce carbon
monoxide and carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides and sodium oxides.
Section 11- Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data:*
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Toxicity Irritation Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Oral (rat) LD50: mg/kg Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: Mutagenicity: No information available.

* See NIOSH, RTECS(xxxxx0000), for additional toxicity data.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available.
Environmental:
Physical: No information found.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations. Follow applicable Federal, state, and
local regulations.
Disposal Regulatory Requirements:
Container Cleaning and Disposal:

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Section 14 - Transport Information

Not regulated for transportation
US DOT(49 CFR 172.101): IATA
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 3039-83-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs

None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This
material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 3039-83-6 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth, or any other reproductive defects.
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

Section 16 - Other Information

Disclaimer: All information, recommendations and suggestions appearing herein are based upon sources believed to be
reliable: However, it is the users responsibility to determine the safety, toxicity and suitability for its own use of this product.
WEGO CHEMICAL GROUP DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE BY OTHERS OF THIS
PRODUCT.

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