Product Name: 2-Morpholinoethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
Synonyms: MES Sodium Salt, MES-Na
CAS Number: 71119-22-7
Recommended Use: Laboratory buffer, electrophoresis, protein purification
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Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS
Label Elements: No pictogram required
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause mild skin and eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, use in well-ventilated areas, wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Other Hazards: Dust may cause respiratory irritation upon inhalation; no known carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity risks based on available information
Chemical Formula: C6H12NO4SNa
Ingredient: 2-Morpholinoethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
Concentration: 100%
CAS Number: 71119-22-7
Impurities: No significant impurities known to contribute to hazard classification
Inhalation: Move person into fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with soap and water, consult a physician if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently with plenty of water for 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, get medical advice if discomfort continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, seek medical attention if feeling unwell, do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Specific Hazards: Combustion may release hazardous fumes such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Special Procedures: Cool containers with water spray, avoid inhalation of fumes
Personal Precautions: Wear protective equipment, avoid breathing dust, ventilate area
Spill Cleanup: Sweep up without creating dust, place into chemical waste container for disposal, wash spill site after material pickup
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release into drains, surface water, and soil
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, avoid dust generation, avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, wash hands after handling
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers away from moisture, heat, and incompatible substances, keep at room temperature, protect from physical damage
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to minimize dust accumulation
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, lab coat
Respiratory Protection: Use a dust mask or respirator if ventilation is insufficient
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking, remove contaminated clothing
Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH (1% Solution): 5.5–6.5
Melting Point: > 270°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Density: Approximately 1.45 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Non-reactive under normal operating conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases
Conditions to Avoid: High humidity, excessive heat, formation of dust clouds
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides upon combustion or thermal decomposition
Acute Toxicity: No data suggesting significant toxicity; oral LD50 in animals not well established
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild irritation
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild irritation
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: No evidence of sensitization reported
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: Not known to be mutagenic
Reproductive Toxicity: No known effects on reproduction
Target Organs: No specific target organs identified
Potential Health Effects: Dust may cause respiratory irritation; skin and eye contact may cause mild irritation
Ecotoxicity: No specific information available; expected to have low aquatic toxicity
Persistence and Degradability: Degradable in the environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: No evidence for significant bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: Expected to be mobile in water due to high solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid uncontrolled release into the environment; no data indicating chronic environmental toxicity
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents and container according to local, regional, and national regulations
Product Disposal: Incinerate or landfill in compliance with EPA and local requirements
Packaging Disposal: Rinse containers thoroughly, recycle or dispose as chemical waste
Precautions: Do not discharge into drains or environment
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not considered to pose environmental hazard during transport
Special Precautions: Use suitable containers, avoid generation of dust during handling and transport, follow all local and international guidelines for chemical transportation
TSCA (US): Listed
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
REACH (EU): Not subject to registration under Annex IV/V, check current status
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting
California Proposition 65: Does not contain any substances listed
Other Regulations: Observe all applicable international, national, and local regulations regarding use, handling, and disposal of laboratory chemicals