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SULFAMIC ACIDICSC: 0328 (May 2018)
Amidosulfonic acid
Amidosulfuric acid
Sulfamidic acid
CAS #: 5329-14-6
UN #: 2967
EC Number: 226-218-8

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Risk of explosion on contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers.  NO open flames.  NO contact with incompatible materials: See Chemical Dangers  Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. 
Skin Redness. Pain.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention if skin irritation occurs. 
Eyes Redness. Pain. Burns.  Wear safety goggles or face shield.  Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention. 
Ingestion Cough. Sore throat.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: face shield. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Cautiously neutralize remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

excl mark;warn
WARNING
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Harmful to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Store only in original container. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
SULFAMIC ACID ICSC: 0328
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR POWDER. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. The solution in water is a medium strong acid. Reacts violently with bases, chlorine and nitric acid. This generates fire or explosion hazard. 

Formula: H3NO3S / NH2SO3H
Molecular mass: 97.1
Decomposes at ~205°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.1
Solubility in water at 20°C: freely soluble 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin. The substance may be irritating to the respiratory tract. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CLP00 (EC / List no.: 226-218-8): H315 - Skin Irrit 2, H319 - Eye irrit 2, H412 - Aquatic chronic 3  EC Classification
 

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