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1-DECANETHIOLICSC: 0035 (April 2004)
Decyl mercaptan
CAS #: 143-10-2
EC Number: 205-584-2

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Above 98°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Above 98°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.  Use foam, carbon dioxide, powder.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Dizziness. Headache. Nausea.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Severe deep burns. 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 Nausea. Vomiting. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Weakness.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. 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. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases. 
PACKAGING
 
1-DECANETHIOL ICSC: 0035
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic gases including sulfur dioxide (see ICSC 0074). Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants. 

Formula: C10H21SH
Molecular mass: 174.3
Boiling point: 241°C
Melting point: -26°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.84
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 98°C 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. 

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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