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1-NONANETHIOL ICSC: 1620
Date of Peer Review: May 2006

 n-Nonylmercaptan
n-Nonylthiol
1-Mercaptononane
CAS # 1455-21-6 C9H20S / CH3(CH2)8SH
RTECS # Molecular mass: 160.3
UN # 3334
EC/EINECS # 215-936-7
TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 78°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 78°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.

EXPOSURE


Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Nausea.
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles,
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Headache. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids.
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1-NONANETHIOL ICSC: 1620
IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The liquid can float on water and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with oxidants, reducing agents, strong acids and strong bases. The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes, including hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.
 		INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the respiratory tract and the skin.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 220°C
Melting point: -20°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.84
Solubility in water: (very poor)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5
 		Flash point: 78°C c.c.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.
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