Sodium isethionate
Agent Name
Sodium isethionate
CAS Number
1562-00-1
Formula
C2-H6-O4-S.Na
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2-Hydroxyethanesulfonic acid sodium salt; Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt; Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt; Isethionic acid sodium salt; Sodium 1-hydroxy-2-ethanesulfonate; Sodium 2-hydroxy-1-ethanesulfonate; Sodium 2-hydroxyethanesulfonate; Sodium 2-hydroxyethyl sulfonate; Sodium 2-hydroxyethylsulfonate; Sodium beta-hydroxyethanesulfonate; Sodium hydroxyethylsulfonate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
White crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used for wetting coal dust and as a sulfoethylating agent in organic synthesis; [HSDB] Used in cleaning/washing agents, disinfectants, cosmetics, surface-active agents, shampoos, and bubble baths; [IUCLID]
Comments
Oral LD50 (rat) >5,000 mg/kg; Not irritating in acute eye irritation testing; [IUCLID] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: