MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET HYDRAZINE SULPHATE
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 3920-1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Hydrazine sulphate; Flammability: Not combustible. Under fire conditions may
Hydrazine monosulphate decompose to form flammable/explosive mixtures with air.
Hydrazine vapour is a severe explosion hazard.
Chemical Family: Hydrazines
Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2, dry chemical. Water as
Chemical Formula: NH2NH2.H2SO4
spray or fog can be used, with great care, to cool contain-
Product Use: Laboratory reagent ers and disperse vapours, but should be kept away from
Manufacturer's Name and Address: contact with the chemical. Fight fire from a distance, from
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. upwind direction. Firefighters must wear NIOSH/MSHA ap-
proved full face-piece, positive-pressure self-contained
40 Armstrong Avenue
breathing apparatus and encapsulating chemical splash suit
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9
(Bunker Gear is not adequate).
Telephone No: (905) 877-0101
Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Fax No: (905) 877-6666
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Emergency Telephone No: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products: Highly toxic fumes of
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No. NOx, COx, SOx
Sensitivity to Impact: None identified
Hydrazine sulphate 99 0.1 ppm 10034-93-2
Sensitivity to Static discharge: Under certain conditions,
(as Hydrazine)
vapours can be released that can be ignited by static charge
of sufficient energy.
PHYSICAL DATA
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
Physical State: Solid
Odour and Appearance: White, orthorhombic crystals,
Toxicological Data:
odourless
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not applicable LD50: (oral, rat) 601 mg/kg; (oral, mouse) 434 mg/kg
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable LDLO: (dermal, rabbit) 100 mg/kg
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not applicable LC50: Not available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
Boiling Point (degrees C): Not applicable
Melting Point (degrees C): 254癈 Inhaled: Toxic. May be fatal if inhaled. Causes respiratory
tract irritation and burns,resulting in coughing, wheezing,
pH: 1.3 (0.2M, aqueous)
shortness of breath, inflammation of the larynx and bronchi,
Specific Gravity: 1.378
nausea and vomiting. May be fatal as a result of spasm, in-
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not available flammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical
pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Can cause liver and
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION kidney damage, destruction of red blood cells, pnemonia.
In contact with skin: Toxic and corrosive. Can cause
UN: Not regulated
chemical burns. Readily absorbed through skin and may be
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated fatal through absorption, causing liver and kidney damage,
Pkg. Group: Not regulated destruction of red blood cells, central nervous sytem effects.
May cause allergic skin reaciton.
REACTIVITY DATA In contact with eyes: Corrosive. Extremely destructive to
tissue of eyes. May cause severe burns, temporary or per-
Chemical Stability: Stable
manent blindness.
Incompatibility with other substances: May react vio- Ingested: Toxic and corrosive. May cause severe irritation
lently or explosively, with release of toxic and/or flammable of the gastrointestinal tract, burns to mouth, throat and
gases, with oxidizers, alkali metals, ammonia, C14, esophagus, abdominal pain. May cause damage to liver
chromates, fluorine, hydrogen peroxide, metallic oxides. and destruction of red blood cells. May be fatal by ingestion.
Reactivity: Avoid heat, flame, all ignition sources, oxidizing A suspected carcinogen of lung, nervous system, liver, kid-
agents, all other incompatible materials, generation of dust. ney, breast and subcutaneous tissues.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Highly toxic fumes
of nitrogen compounds and sulphur oxides.
IEffects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause cancer, birth
defects, miscarriage, liver and kidney damage, blood cell
HYDRAZINE SULPHATE
MSDS
CODE:3920-1
damage and anemia, brain and central nervous system Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight,
damage, skin allergy. Persons with preexisting eye, skin or
and away from ignition sources and incompatible or com-
respiratory tract conditions, or impaired liver or kidney
bustible materials. Keep containers tightly closed when not
finction may be more susceptible to the effects of this sub-
in use and when empty. Storage facilities should be made
stance.
of fire-resistant materials. Protect from damage, and in-
Carcinogenicity: Considered an animal carcinogen by spect regularly for signs of leaking, bulging, or damage.
NTP and IARC. NTP anticipated human carcinogen.
Teratogenicity: Causes pre and post implantation mortality FIRST AID MEASURES
and biochemical and metabolic effects on newborn in animal
testing. Specific Measures:
Reproductive Effects: Insufficient information available
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with gently running water
Mutagenicity: Some reports indicate mutagenicity (RTECS for at least thirty (30) minutes, holding eyelids open while
No. MV 9625000). flushing. Take care not to flush contaminated water into un-
Synergistic Products: None known affected eye. Wear protectgive gloves to avoid contact with
material. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES Skin: Remove contaminated clothing under running water
(including shoes, watches, belts, and rings). IMMEDIATELY
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust required.
flush the exposed area with large amounts of cool, running
Respiratory Protection: Dust/mist mask. Use only ina a water for at least twenty (20) minutes. Wear protectgive
fumehood. Up to 10x TLV, or the maximum use specified by gloves to avoid contact with material. GET MEDICAL AT-
the respirator supplier, whichever is lowest, NIOSH/MSHA TENTION IMMEDIATELY. Discard contaminated clothing
approved half- face high-efficiency dust/mist filter respirator. and shoes.
Up to 50x TLV, or the maximum use specified by the respira-
Inhalation: IMMEDIATELY remove to fresh air (caution
tor supplier, whichever is lowest, NIOSH/MSHA approved
must be used by rescuers to avoid exposure to the contami-
full face-piece high-efficiency dust/mist filter respirator.
nating fumes) Give oxygen and get medical attention for
Higher or unknown concentrations, or for fire or spill condi-
any breathing difficulty. If breathing has STOPPED give arti-
tions, self-contained breathing apparatus, or full face-piece,
ficial respiration. Avoid direct contact; use a mouth guard.
positive-pressure supplied-air respirator.
Stay with casualty until medical help arrives.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles and face shield.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If casualty is
Skin Protection: Butyl or nitrile rubber, neoprene, PVC, alert and NOT convulsing; rinse mouth with water and give
Saranex? Barricade? Reslonder? or Teflon?gauntlet 1/2 to 1 cup of water or milk to dilute material. IMMEDI-
gloves. Other impervious protective clothing (apron, ATELY OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. If spontaneous
sleeves, coveralls, splash suit, boots) sufficient to prevent vomiting occurs; have casualty lean forward with head down
any contact. to avoid breathing in of vomitus. Rinse mouth and adminis-
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower ter 1/2 cup of water or milk.
and eye-wash fountain in work area.
REFERENCES USED
Leak and Spill Procedure: Evacuate area. Eliminate all
sources of ignition. DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.
CCINFO disc: Cheminfo, MSDS
Cleanup personnel must be thoroughly trained in the han-
Budavari: The Merck Index, 12th ed., 1997
dling of hazardous materials, and must wear protective
equipment and clothing sufficient to prevent any contact or Royal Society of Chemistry: Chemical Safety Data Sheets,
inhalation. Contain and absorb spill with inert absorbent. Vol. 4a, 1991
Transfer contaminated absorbent carefully into container
Sax, Lewis: Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
and arrange removal by disposal company. Contaminated
ed., 1987
absorbent may have the same hazards as the product; treat
Suppliers' Material Safety Data Sheets
with extreme caution. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with
weak solution of household bleach or calcium hypochlorite
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
to oxidize residual hydrazine. Ventilate area to dispel resid-
ual vapour.
Date Issued: February 20, 1990
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial and local
Revision: January 2008
regulations for disposal.
MSDS: 3920-1
Handling Procedures and Equipment: CORROSIVE,
TOXIC, POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN. Workers must be thor- Proposed WHMIS Designation: D1A; D2A; E
oughly trained in the hazards of this substance and in its
safe use, and must wear appropriate protective equipment Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
and clothing. Enginerring controls must be in place and op-
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
erating during any operations involving this product.
herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
Workers must recognize that the product can cause severe
with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
injury or death if improperly handled. Use the smallest
ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
amount possible for the purpose in designated areas with
ation, investigation, and verification.
adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces,
sparks, flames, and all sources of ignition, and from all com-
bustible or incompatible materials. Use non-sparking tools.
Avoid generating or inhaling vapours or mists. Avoid all con-
tact and any inhalation of dust or vapours. Keep work area
clean and free of incompatible or combustible materials.
Caution: empty containers may contain hazardous residues;
treat with caution.
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