| Agent Name |
Methane sulfonyl chloride |
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| Alternative Name |
Methanesulfonyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
124-63-0 |
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| Formula |
C-H3-Cl-O2-S |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Mesyl chloride; Methanesulfonyl chloride; MsCl; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Colorless to pale yellow, fuming liquid; [ICSC] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate in the production of drugs and flame-resistant chemicals; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] It is "tear drawing" and coorosive to the skin and respiratory tract; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2.03 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo = 620 mg/m3/6H |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: METHANESULFONYL CHLORIDE
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