HYDRAZINE SULFATE
Common Name:
CAS Number: 10034-93-2 RTK Substance number: 2360
DOT Number: None Date: December 1994 Revision: May 2001
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HAZARD SUMMARY
* Hydrazine Sulfate can affect you when breathed in and * Exposure to hazardous substances should be routinely
may be absorbed through the skin. evaluated. This may include collecting personal and area air
* Hydrazine Sulfate should be handled as a samples. You can obtain copies of sampling results from
CARCINOGEN--WITH EXTREME CAUTION. your employer. You have a legal right to this information
* Hydrazine Sulfate can irritate and burn the eyes and skin. under OSHA 1910.1020.
* Breathing Hydrazine Sulfate can irritate the nose, throat * If you think you are experiencing any work-related health
and lungs causing coughing and shortness of breath. problems, see a doctor trained to recognize occupational
* Exposure can cause you to feel dizzy and lightheaded. diseases. Take this Fact Sheet with you.
Higher levels can cause trembling, a feeling of excitement,
and even convulsions (fits). WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS
* Hydrazine Sulfate may damage blood cells causing a low No occupational exposure limits have been established for
blood count (anemia). Hydrazine Sulfate. This does not mean that this substance is
* Exposure may damage the liver and kidneys. not harmful. Safe work practices should always be followed.
* Hydrazine Sulfate may cause a skin allergy. If allergy
develops, very low future exposure can cause itching and a * Hydrazine Sulfate may be a CARCINOGEN in humans.
skin rash. There may be no safe level of exposure to a carcinogen, so
all contact should be reduced to the lowest possible level.
IDENTIFICATION * It should be recognized that Hydrazine Sulfate can be
Hydrazine Sulfate is a white or colorless, crystalline (sand-like) absorbed through your skin, thereby increasing your
material. It is used in refining rare metals, as a catalyst and exposure.
antioxidant, and in fungicides, germicides and blood tests.
WAYS OF REDUCING EXPOSURE
REASON FOR CITATION * Enclose operations and use local exhaust ventilation at the
* Hydrazine Sulfate is on the Hazardous Substance List site of chemical release. If local exhaust ventilation or
because it is cited by NTP, DEP, HHAG and EPA. enclosure is not used, respirators should be worn.
* This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance * Wear protective work clothing.
List because it is a CARCINOGEN. * Wash thoroughly immediately after exposure to Hydrazine
* Definitions are provided on page 5. Sulfate and at the end of the workshift.
* Post hazard and warning information in the work area. In
HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE BEING addition, as part of an ongoing education and training
effort, communicate all information on the health and safety
EXPOSED
hazards of Hydrazine Sulfate to potentially exposed
The New Jersey Right to Know Act requires most employers to
workers.
label chemicals in the workplace and requires public employers
to provide their employees with information and training
concerning chemical hazards and controls. The federal OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 1910.1200, requires private
employers to provide similar training and information to their
employees.
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This Fact Sheet is a summary source of information of all If symptoms develop or overexposure is suspected, the
potential and most severe health hazards that may result from following are recommended:
exposure. Duration of exposure, concentration of the substance
and other factors will affect your susceptibility to any of the * Exam of the nervous system.
potential effects described below. * Evaluation by a qualified allergist, including careful exposure
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* Lung function tests.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Any evaluation should include a careful history of past and
present symptoms with an exam. Medical tests that look for
Acute Health Effects
damage already done are not a substitute for controlling
The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur
exposure.
immediately or shortly after exposure to Hydrazine Sulfate:
Request copies of your medical testing. You have a legal right
* Hydrazine Sulfate can irritate and burn the eyes and skin.
to this information under OSHA 1910.1020.
* Breathing Hydrazine Sulfate can irritate the nose, throat and
lungs causing coughing and shortness of breath.
Mixed Exposures
* Exposure can cause you to feel dizzy and lightheaded.
Higher levels can cause trembling, a feeling of excitement, * Because more than light alcohol consumption can cause
and even convulsions (fits). liver damage, drinking alcohol can increase the liver damage
caused by Hydrazine Sulfate.
Chronic Health Effects
WORKPLACE CONTROLS AND PRACTICES
The following chronic (long-term) health effects can occur at
some time after exposure to Hydrazine Sulfate and can last for
months or years: Unless a less toxic chemical can be substituted for a hazardous
substance, ENGINEERING CONTROLS are the most effective
Cancer Hazard way of reducing exposure. The best protection is to enclose
* Hydrazine Sulfate may be a CARCINOGEN in humans since operations and/or provide local exhaust ventilation at the site of
it has been shown to cause liver and lung cancer in animals. chemical release. Isolating operations can also reduce exposure.
* Many scientists believe there is no safe level of exposure to Using respirators or protective equipment is less effective than
a carcinogen. Such substances may also have the potential the controls mentioned above, but is sometimes necessary.
for causing reproductive damage in humans.
In evaluating the controls present in your workplace, consider:
Reproductive Hazard (1) how hazardous the substance is, (2) how much of the
* According to the information presently available to the New substance is released into the workplace and (3) whether
Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Hydrazine harmful skin or eye contact could occur. Special controls
Sulfate has not been tested for its ability to affect should be in place for highly toxic chemicals or when significant
reproduction. skin, eye, or breathing exposures are possible.
Other Long-Term Effects In addition, the following control is recommended:
* Hydrazine Sulfate can irritate the lungs. Repeated exposure
may cause bronchitis to develop with cough, phlegm, and/or * Where possible, automatically transfer Hydrazine Sulfate
shortness of breath. from drums or other storage containers to process
* Hydrazine Sulfate may damage blood cells causing a low containers.
blood count (anemia).
* Exposure may damage the liver and kidneys. Good WORK PRACTICES can help to reduce hazardous
* Hydrazine Sulfate may cause a skin allergy. If allergy exposures. The following work practices are recommended:
develops, very low future exposures can cause itching and a
skin rash. * Workers whose clothing has been contaminated by
Hydrazine Sulfate should change into clean clothing
promptly.
MEDICAL
* Do not take contaminated work clothes home. Family
members could be exposed.
Medical Testing * Contaminated work clothes should be laundered by
Before beginning employment and at regular times after that, for
individuals who have been informed of the hazards of
those with frequent or potentially high exposures, the following
exposure to Hydrazine Sulfate.
are recommended:
* Eye wash fountains should be provided in the immediate
work area for emergency use.
* Liver and kidney function tests.
* If there is the possibility of skin exposure, emergency
* Complete blood count.
shower facilities should be provided.
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* On skin contact with Hydrazine Sulfate, immediately wash QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
or shower to remove the chemical. At the end of the
workshift, wash any areas of the body that may have Q: If I have acute health effects, will I later get chronic health
contacted Hydrazine Sulfate, whether or not known skin effects?
contact has occurred. A: Not always. Most chronic (long-term) effects result from
* Do not eat, smo ke, or drink where Hydrazine Sulfate is repeated exposures to a chemical.
handled, processed, or stored, since the chemical can be
swallowed. Wash hands carefully before eating, drinking, Q: Can I get long-term effects without ever having short-term
smoking, or using the toilet. effects?
* Use a vacuum or a wet method to reduce dust during clean- A: Yes, because long-term effects can occur from repeated
up. DO NOT DRY SWEEP. exposures to a chemical at levels not high enough to make
you immediately sick.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Q: What are my chances of getting sick when I have been
WORKPLACE CONTROLS ARE BETTER THAN PERSONAL exposed to chemicals?
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. However, for some jobs (such as A: The likelihood of becoming sick from chemicals is
outside work, confined space entry, jobs done only once in a increased as the amount of exposure increases. This is
while, or jobs done while workplace controls are being determined by the length of time and the amount of
installed), personal protective equipment may be appropriate. material to which someone is exposed.
OSHA 1910.132 requires employers to determine the appropriate Q: When are higher exposures more likely?
personal protective equipment for each hazard and to train A: Conditions which increase risk of exposure include dust
employees on how and when to use protective equipment. releasing operations (grinding, mixing, blasting, dumping,
etc.), other physical and mechanical processes (heating,
The following recommendations are only guidelines and may pouring, spraying, spills and evaporation from large
not apply to every situation. surface areas such as open containers), and "confined
space" exposures (working inside vats, reactors, boilers,
Clothing small rooms, etc.).
* Avoid skin contact with Hydrazine Sulfate. Wear
protective gloves and clothing. Safety equipment suppliers/ Q: Is the risk of getting sick higher for workers than for
manufacturers can provide recommendations on the most community residents?
protective glove/clothing material for your operation. A: Yes. Exposures in the community, except possibly in
* All protective clothing (suits, gloves, footwear, headgear) cases of fires or spills, are usually much lower than those
should be clean, available each day, and put on before work. found in the workplace. However, people in the
community may be exposed to contaminated water as well
as to chemicals in the air over long periods. This may be a
Eye Protection
problem for children or people who are already ill.
* Wear impact resistant eye protection with side shields or
goggles.
Q: Don't all chemicals cause cancer?
* Wear a face shield along with goggles when working with
A: No. Most chemicals tested by scientists are not cancer-
corrosive, highly irritating or toxic substances.
causing.
* Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this
substance.
Q: Should I be concerned if a chemical causes cancer in
animals?
Respiratory Protection
A: Yes. Most scientists agree that a chemical that causes
IMPROPER USE OF RESPIRATORS IS DANGEROUS. Such
cancer in animals should be treated as a suspected human
equipment should only be used if the employer has a written
carcinogen unless proven otherwise.
program that takes into account workplace conditions,
requirements for worker training, respirator fit testing and
Q: But don't they test animals using much higher levels of a
medical exams, as described in OSHA 1910.134.
chemical than people usually are exposed to?
A: Yes. That's so effects can be seen more clearly using
* Where the potential for exposure to Hydrazine Sulfate
fewer animals. But high doses alone don't cause cancer
exists, use a MSHA/NIOSH approved supplied-air respirator
unless it's a cancer agent. In fact, a chemical that causes
with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-demand or
cancer in animals at high doses could cause cancer in
other positive-pressure mode. For increased protection use
humans exposed to low doses.
in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing
apparatus operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-
pressure mode.
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The following information is available from:
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Occupational Health Service
PO Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360
(609) 984-1863
(609) 292-5677 (fax)
Web address: http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/odisweb/
Industrial Hygiene Information
Industrial hygienists are available to answer your questions
regarding the control of chemical exposures using exhaust
ventilation, special work practices, good housekeeping, good
hygiene practices, and personal protective equipment including
respirators. In addition, they can help to interpret the results of
industrial hygiene survey data.
Medical Evaluation
If you think you are becoming sick because of exposure to
chemicals at your workplace, you may call personnel at the
Department of Health and Senior Services, Occupational Health
Service, who can help you find the information you need.
Public Presentations
Presentations and educational programs on occupational health
or the Right to Know Act can be organized for labor unions,
trade associations and other groups.
Right to Know Information Resources
The Right to Know Infoline (609) 984-2202 can answer
questions about the identity and potential health effects of
chemicals, list of educational materials in occupational health,
references used to prepare the Fact Sheets, preparation of the
Right to Know Survey, education and training programs,
labeling requirements, and general information regarding the
Right to Know Act. Violations of the law should be reported to
(609) 984-2202.
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DEFINITIONS
NAERG is the North American Emergency Response
ACGIH is the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Guidebook. It was jointly developed by Transport Canada, the
Hygienists. It recommends upper limits (called TLVs) for
United States Department of Transportation and the Secretariat
exposure to workplace chemicals.
of Communications and Transportation of Mexico. It is a guide
for first responders to quickly identify the specific or generic
A carcinogen is a substance that causes cancer.
hazards of material involved in a transportation incident, and to
protect themselves and the general public during the initial
The CAS number is assigned by the Chemical Abstracts
response phase of the incident.
Service to identify a specific chemical.
NCI is the National Cancer Institute, a federal agency that
A combustible substance is a solid, liquid or gas that will burn.
determines the cancer-causing potential of chemicals.
A corrosive substance is a gas, liquid or solid that causes
NFPA is the National Fire Protection Association. It classifies
irreversible damage to human tissue or containers.
substances according to their fire and explosion hazard.
DEP is the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
NIOSH is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health. It tests equipment, evaluates and approves respirators,
DOT is the Department of Transportation, the federal agency
conducts studies of workplace hazards, and proposes standards
that regulates the transportation of chemicals.
to OSHA.
EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency, the federal
NTP is the National Toxicology Program which tests chemicals
agency responsible for regulating environmental hazards.
and reviews evidence for cancer.
A fetus is an unborn human or animal.
OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
which adopts and enforces health and safety standards.
A flammable substance is a solid, liquid, vapor or gas that will
ignite easily and burn rapidly.
PEOSHA is the Public Employees Occupational Safety and
Health Act, a state law which sets PELs for New Jersey public
The flash point is the temperature at which a liquid or solid
employees.
gives off vapor that can form a flammable mixture with air.
PIH is a DOT designation for chemicals which are Poison
HHAG is the Human Health Assessment Group of the federal
Inhalation Hazards.
EPA.
ppm means parts of a substance per million parts of air. It is a
IARC is the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a
measure of concentration by volume in air.
scientific group that classifies chemicals according to their
cancer-causing potential.
A reactive substance is a solid, liquid or gas that releases
energy under certain conditions.
A miscible substance is a liquid or gas that will evenly dissolve
in another.
A teratogen is a substance that causes birth defects by
mg/m3 means milligrams of a chemical in a cubic meter of air. It damaging the fetus.
is a measure of concentration (weight/volume).
TLV is the Threshold Limit Value, the workplace exposure limit
recommended by ACGIH.
MSHA is the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the
federal agency that regulates mining. It also evaluates and
The vapor pressure is a measure of how readily a liquid or a
approves respirators.
solid mixes with air at its surface. A higher vapor pressure
indicates a higher concentration of the substance in air and
A mutagen is a substance that causes mutations. A mutation is
therefore increases the likelihood of breathing it in.
a change in the genetic material in a body cell. Mutations can
lead to birth defects, miscarriages, or cancer.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
Common Name: HYDRAZINE SULFATE
DOT Number: None
* Prior to working with Hydrazine Sulfate you should be
NAERG Code: No Citation
trained on its proper handling and storage.
CAS Number: 10034-93-2
* Hydrazine Sulfate is not compatible with OXIDIZING
AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES,
Hazard rating NJDHSS NFPA PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES,
Not Found Not Rated CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE) and STRONG
FLAMMABILITY
BASES (such as SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM
0 Not Rated
REACTIVITY HYDROXIDE).
CARCINOGEN * Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-
POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE ventilated area.
FIRST AID
Hazard Rating Key: 0=minimal; 1=slight; 2=moderate;
3=serious; 4=severe
In NJ, for POISON INFORMATION call 1-800-764-7661
FIRE HAZARDS
Eye Contact
* Under fire conditions, Hydrazine Sulfate decomposes to * Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15
form flammable and/or explosive mixtures in air. minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
* Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray, alcohol or polymer medical attention immediately.
foam extinguishers.
Skin Contact
* POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE, including
Nitrogen Oxides and Sulfur Oxides. * Quickly remove contaminated clothing. Immediately wash
* If employees are expected to fight fires, they must be trained area with large amounts of soap and water. Seek medical
and equipped as stated in OSHA 1910.156. attention immediately.
SPILLS AND EMERGENCIES Breathing
* Remove the person from exposure.
If Hydrazine Sulfate is spilled, take the following steps: * Begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions) if
breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped.
* Evacuate persons not wearing protective equipment from * Transfer promptly to a medical facility.
area of spill until clean-up is complete.
PHYSICAL DATA
* Remove all ignition sources.
* Collect powdered material in the most convenient and safe
manner and deposit in sealed containers. Water Solubility: Soluble
* Ventilate and wash area after clean-up is complete.
* It may be necessary to contain and dispose of Hydrazine OTHER COMMONLY USED NAMES
Sulfate as a HAZARDOUS WASTE. Contact your state
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or your
Chemical Name:
regional office of the federal Environmental Protection
Hydrazine Sulfate
Agency (EPA) for specific recommendations.
Other Names:
* If employees are required to clean-up spills, they must be
Diamine Sulfate; Hydrazinium Sulfate
properly trained and equipped. OSHA 1910.120(q) may be
applicable.
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