ICSC 0470 - ETHANETHIOL

ETHANETHIOL

ICSC: 0470
_{Peer-Review Status: 27.10.2004 Validated}

Ethyl mercaptan
Thioethyl alcohol

CAS #: 75-08-1 RTECS #: KI9625000
UN #: 2363
EC #: 016-022-00-9
EINECS #: 200-837-3

Formula: C₂H₅SH
Molecular mass: 62.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Extremely flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.	Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation	Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Tremor. Weakness. Unconciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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. Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.	EC Classification Symbol: F, Xn, N; R: 11-20-50/53; S: (2)-16-25-60-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: I GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S2363. NFPA Code: H2; F4; R0.	Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids. Cool.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT 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 including hydrogen sulfide (see ICSC 0165) and sulfur oxides. The substance is a weak acid. Reacts with oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with strong acids. This produces toxic gases of of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.5ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 0.5 ppm, 1.3 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: D; (DFG 2006).

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

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 central nervous system. This may result in lowering of consciousness and respiratory depression.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 35°C
Melting point: -144.4°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.839
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.68
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 58.9
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.14
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.5
Flash point: -48.3°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 299°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.8-18.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.5

NOTES

Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits, Ingestion First Aid.

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