2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULFIDE (ICSC)

2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULFIDE	ICSC: 0505

Date of Peer Review: August 1997

Benzothiazolyl disulfide
MBTS
2,2'-Dithiobis (benzothiazole)

CAS #	120-78-5	C₁₄H₈N₂S₄
RTECS #	DL4550000	Molecular mass: 332.5
UN #
EC Annex 1 Index #	613-135-00-0
EC/EINECS #	204-424-9

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles, face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

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2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULFIDE

ICSC: 0505

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
PALE YELLOW, ODOURLESS POWDER.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive gases including carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may irritate the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 180°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
Solubility in water: none

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.5

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.

NOTES

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Also consult ICSC # 1183. Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see EU Classification.

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