What are the dangers of Sulfamic Acid?

Sulphamic Acid is an odorless, white, crystalline (sand-like) solid. It is used in cleaning metal and ceramics, dye manufacturing, for stabilizing Chlorine in swimming pools, in electroplating, and as a bleaching agent.

Emergency Overview

Sulfamic Acid is a white, crystalline, odorless solid. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Corrosive to skin and respiratory tract. Can cause permanent damage to eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic vapors. Firefighters should use full protective equipment and clothing.

Potential Health Effects: Eyes

Exposure to particulates or solution of this product may cause redness, pain and blurred vision. Prolonged contact may cause corneal injury.

Potential Health Effects: Skin

This product can cause irritation of the skin with pain, itching and redness. Depending on the duration of skin contact, skin overexposures may cause chemical burns resulting in blistering of skin and possible scarring. Repeated skin overexposures can result in dermatitis.

Potential Health Effects: Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Potential Health Effects: Inhalation

May irritate the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Symptoms can include sore throat, coughing and shortness of breath. In severe cases, ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum and upper respiratory tract can occur. In severe cases, pulmonary edema may occur that could potentially lead to death.

First Aid: Eyes

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.

First Aid: Skin

Remove all contaminated clothing. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

First Aid: Ingestion

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Never give anything by mouth to a victim who is unconscious or having convulsions. Contact a physician or poison control center immediately.

First Aid: Inhalation

Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Get immediate medical attention.

First Aid: Notes to Physician

Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically.

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