1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethanesulfonic acid

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Section2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
Skin corrosion (Category 1A)
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes severe burns.
Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogram
Signal wordDanger
Hazard statement(s)
H302Harmful if swallowed.
H312Harmful in contact with skin.
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P280Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Supplemental Hazardnone
Statements
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Hazard symbol(s)
R-phrase(s)
R21/22Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R35Causes severe burns.
S-phrase(s)
S26In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S36/37/39Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).
Other hazards - none

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Section3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Synonyms: TFESA
Formula: C2H2F4O3S
Molecular Weight: 182,09 g/mol
ComponentConcentration
1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethanesulfonic acid
CAS-No.464-14-2-

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Section4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a
physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and
skin., spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi,
pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath,
Headache, Nausea
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available

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Section5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Sulphur oxides, Hydrogen fluoride
Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further information
no data available

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Section6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

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Section7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Store under inert gas.
Specific end use(s)
no data available

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Section8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection
tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator
with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup
to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air
respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

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Section9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) AppearanceForm: liquid
Colour: yellow
b) Odourno data available
c) Odour Thresholdno data available
d) pHno data available
e) Melting point/freezingno data available
point
f) Initial boiling point and 210 - 211 °C at 1.013 hPa
boiling range
g) Flash pointno data available
h) Evaporation rateno data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j) Upper/lowerno data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure0,08 hPa at 25 °C
5 hPa at 82 °C
l) Vapour densityno data available
m) Relative density1,747 g/cm3 at 25 °C
n) Water solubilityno data available
o) Partition coefficient: n- no data available
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignitionno data available
temperature
q) Decompositionno data available
temperature
r) Viscosityno data available
s) Explosive propertiesno data available
t) Oxidizing propertiesno data available
Other safety information
no data available

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Section10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agentsStrong oxidizing agents, Water, Bases, Strong reducing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available

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Section11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC:No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Potential health effects
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of
the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
IngestionHarmful if swallowed. Causes burns.
SkinHarmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Eyes
Causes eye burns.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and
skin., spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi,
pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath,
Headache, Nausea
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available

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Section12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available

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Section13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed
professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

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Section14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number
ADR/RID: 3265IMDG: 3265IATA: 3265
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethanesulfonic acid)
IMDG: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethanesulfonic acid)
IATA:Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethanesulfonic acid)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8IMDG: 8IATA: 8
Packaging group
ADR/RID: IIMDG: IIATA: I
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: noIMDG Marine Pollutant: noIATA: no
Special precautions for user
no data available

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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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