1-PENTANETHIOL | ICSC: 1521 (April 2004) |
Amyl mercaptan Pentyl mercaptan Amyl hydrosulfide 2-Methylbutyl mercaptan |
CAS #: 110-66-7 |
UN #: 1111 |
EC Number: 203-789-1 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. | Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Headache. Nausea. Cough. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety spectacles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Headache. Nausea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Cover the spilled material with inert absorbent. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. Do NOT wash away into sewer. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. | |
PACKAGING | |
1-PENTANETHIOL | ICSC: 1521 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Formula: C5H12S / CH3(CH2)4SH |
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NOTES |
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations