ICSC 0018 - n-BUTYL MERCAPTAN

n-BUTYL MERCAPTAN

ICSC: 0018
_{Peer-Review Status: 04.12.2000 Validated}

1-Butanethiol
Butyl mercaptan
Thiobutyl alcohol

CAS #: 109-79-5 RTECS #: EK6300000
UN #: 2347
EINECS #: 203-705-3

Formula: C₄H₁₀S / CH₃(CH₂)₃SH
Molecular mass: 90.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.	Use alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation	Weakness. Confusion. Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Shortness of breath.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.

Marine pollutant.
EC Classification

UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: II
GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-I+II. NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0.	Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and acids.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of sulfur oxides (see ICSC 0074). Reacts with acids, bases and strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.5ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 0.5 ppm, 1.9 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2007).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the thyroid. Exposure far above the OEL could cause effects on the nervous system and lowering of consciousness.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 98°C
Melting point: -116°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.06
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 4.0
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.2
Flash point: 2°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: <225°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.4-10.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.28

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in October 2004.
See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Fire fighting.

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