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THIODIGLYCOL
ICSC: 1601
Peer-Review Status: 20.10.2005 Validated
2,2`-Thiodiethanol
Di(2-hydroxyethyl) sulfide
Diethanolsulfide
Thiodiethylene glycol 
CAS #: 111-48-8 RTECS #: KM2975000
EC #: 603-081-00-6
EINECS #: 203-874-3
 		    Formula: C4H10O2S
Molecular mass: 122.2

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.  NO open flames.  Use water spray, foam, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation Cough. Nausea.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: protective gloves and safety goggles. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.   
EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 36; S: (2) 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  See Chemical Dangers. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including acetic acid fumes, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides. Reacts violently with strong acids and strong oxidants. This produces hydrogen sulfide. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (NOT-ESTABLISHED):. 

Routes of exposure
 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: -18 - -10°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.18
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 100
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.43
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.22
Flash point: 160°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 260°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-5.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.75   		 

NOTES
The boiling point is higher than the autoignition temperature. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Thiodiglycol (PIM 980)
       Thiodiglycol (SIDS)