Chemical Name: 2-Acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid
Common Names: AMPS, AMPS acid
CAS Number: 15214-89-8
Recommended Use: Monomer used in polymer production for water treatment, coatings, oil recovery processes
Manufacturer Information: Sourcing information, emergency number, and supplier address should be referenced by the user according to the most recent shipment documentation
Emergency Telephone: Refer to the safety contact listed by the specific supplier
Classification: Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure (GHS)
Label Elements: Signal word: Warning; hazard pictograms include exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and serious eye irritation; may cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Use eye and skin protection; avoid breathing dust; use only outdoors or in well ventilated areas; wash hands thoroughly after handling; seek medical advice for exposure
Other Hazards: Dust formation can aggravate existing respiratory conditions; possible combustible dust when finely divided
Chemical Formula: C7H13NO4S
Main Ingredient: 2-Acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, purity not less than 99%
Impurities: May contain low levels of acrylic acid, acrylamide, or water as trace impurities
Other Components: No hazardous ingredients present above cutoff values
Inhalation: Take person to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or throat irritation develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin immediately with soap and water, contact physician if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if easy, continue rinsing, obtain medical care for persistent irritation
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical advice, show this data sheet to medical personnel
Advice for Medical Personnel: Treat symptomatically; no delayed effects known, observe for any persistent discomfort
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam
Special Hazards: Product can combust if strongly heated or if dust concentrations are high; may emit nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon oxides under fire conditions
Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Use approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective suit
Fire Fighting Instructions: Move containers from fire area if possible, cool with water, avoid entry of runoff into drains or water sources
Personal Precautions: Avoid direct contact with spilled material, ensure adequate ventilation, keep unprotected people away
Protective Equipment: Use goggles, gloves, suitable dust mask or respirator, protective clothing
Spill Procedures: Sweep up dry material avoiding dust formation, package in sealed containers for disposal, rinse remaining residue with water and collect
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, groundwater, or surface water; alert authorities if significant spill could enter water environments
Handling: Avoid formation of dust, use local exhaust systems to remove vapors or dust at point of generation, prevent contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, wash hands after handling, keep away from food and drink
Storage Conditions: Store in original tightly closed containers; keep in cool, dry, well ventilated area away from oxidizers and incompatible substances, maintain temperature below 40°C; segregate from strong bases and strong oxidizing agents
Technical Measures: Containment for leaks and spill protection, control access to storage, install dust extraction where needed
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limit values for this compound; handle as nuisance dust (total inhalable dust limit 10 mg/m³, respirable dust 3 mg/m³)
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, and general ventilation to minimize dust formation and chemical exposure
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH approved dust masks in dusty environments, higher protection for high concentrations
Eye Protection: Safety goggles with side shields
Skin Protection: Impervious gloves (nitrile, neoprene), chemical-resistant clothing
Hygiene Measures: Avoid food, drink, and smoking in working area, wash hands after use
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Mild to odorless
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: 1.5 – 3.5 (1% solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes at 185°C
Boiling Point: Not measurable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not applicable in standard form
Flammability: Not highly flammable but may burn if strongly heated
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Soluble (greater than 500 g/L at 20°C)
Partition Coefficient: log Pow estimated below zero (high water solubility)
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Above 185°C
Explosive Properties: Dust in air can present risk of explosion in confined spaces
Oxidizing Properties: Not classified as oxidizer
Molecular Weight: 207.25 g/mol
Chemical Stability: Stable at recommended storage and handling conditions
Potentially Hazardous Reactions: Polymerization can occur under uncontrolled heating or in the presence of radical initiators; incompatible with strong oxidizers, strong bases, and reducing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Heat above 40°C, sources of ignition, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may release acrylamide, acrylic acid, oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur
Acute Toxicity Ingestion: Estimated low toxicity, LD50 (rat, oral) near 2000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Provokes moderate irritation, not likely to cause systemic poisoning through the skin
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes strong irritation, risk of tissue damage on prolonged contact
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust may provoke irritation of nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract
Skin Sensitization: Not considered a skin sensitizer based on available studies
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified as mutagenic
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of adverse reproductive effects
Symptoms of Exposure: Redness and pain in eyes, dryness, cracking or redness on skin; cough, irritation of upper airway
Chronic Effects: No evidence for chronic effects at low exposure levels; repeated high exposure could aggravate pre-existing skin or respiratory conditions
Ecotoxicity: Moderate aquatic hazard, LC50 (fish, 96h): 70 mg/L; EC50 (Daphnia, 48h): 53 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability: Product is water soluble, expected to biodegrade slowly in environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation; log Pow below zero
Mobility in Soil: Highly mobile due to water solubility; risk of groundwater contamination if released in bulk
Other Adverse Effects: No data for impact on ozone layer or global warming potential
Waste Disposal: Dispose of material by incineration or in approved landfills in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations
Packaging: Rinse containers, offer for recycling if appropriate, otherwise treat as hazardous waste
Precautions: Avoid release of unreacted material into waterways, soils, or municipal sewers
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous for transport under ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: None assigned
Packing Group: None
Special Precautions: Avoid spills, keep containers sealed and upright, label as corrosive if shipping in bulk
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations: Subject to workplace chemical regulations in most jurisdictions; not listed as a substance of very high concern under REACH; not scheduled as a controlled substance
OSHA Status: Not specifically regulated; general chemical hazard controls apply
SARA Section 313 (Superfund Amendments): Not listed
TSCA Inventory: Listed
Other Listings: Appears on DSL/NDSL, EINECS/ELINCS, AICS, and ENCS
Labeling and Hazard Symbols: Follows GHS/CLP for hazardous chemicals
International Restrictions: Review national and local regulations on chemical use and handling based on shipment destination
