Methanesulfonic acid

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Chemical Sampling Information
Methanesulfonic acid

Chemical Sampling Information - Table of Contents

Field Definitions
Analytical Methods

General Description

NAME: Methanesulfonic acid

SYNONYM(s): Methylsulfonic acid

IMIS: M225

CAS: 75-75-2

NIOSH: RTECS PB1140000

DESCRIPTION:

MW: 96.10
MOLFM: CH₄O₃S
BP: 167ºC
MP: 20ºC

Exposure Limits

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Burns eye, skin, and mucous membranes

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation - Eye, skin, and mucous membranes

ORGAN: Respiratory system, eyes, skin

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: Charcoal tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: 0.01 N NaOH
ANL 1: Ion Chromatography; IC or Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 2 OSHA(In-House) CLASS: Not Validated

Chemical Sampling Information - Table of Contents

Revision Date: 05/18/2001
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