Material Safety Data Sheet Methylamine hydrochloride ACC# 96694 Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Methylamine hydrochloride Catalog Numbers: AC156780000, AC156780010, AC156782500, AC156785000, AC220670000, AC220670500 AC220670500 Synonyms: Methylammonium chloride; Monomethylammonium chloride. Company Identification: Acros Organics N.V. One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01 For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS 593-51-1 Methylamine hydrochloride 98 209-795-0 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white crystals. Warning! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye irritation. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Effects may be delayed.Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. Flash Point: Not applicable. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0 Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Section 7 - Handling and StorageHandling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash clothing before reuse. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs Methylamine hydrochloride none listed none listed none listed OSHA Vacated PELs: Methylamine hydrochloride: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Crystals Appearance: white Odor: None reported. pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not available. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate:Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available.Freezing/Melting Point:228-234 deg C Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Soluble. Specific Gravity/Density:Not available. Molecular Formula:CH5N.HCl Molecular Weight:67.52 Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air. Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, moisture, excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, acids, strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methylamine. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 593-51-1: PA0603000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 593-51-1: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >2 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1600 mg/kg; . Carcinogenicity: CAS# 593-51-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Epidemiology: No information available. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Other Studies: Section 12 - Ecological Information No information available.Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None