2,2'-DITHIODIBENZOIC ACID (ICSC)

2,2'-DITHIODIBENZOIC ACID	ICSC: 1623

Date of Peer Review: May 2006

2, 2'-Dithiobis[benzoic acid]
Benzoic acid, 2,2'-dithiobis-
Bis(2-carboxyphenyl) disulfide
Diphenyldisulfide-2,2'-dicarboxylic acid
2,2'-Dithiosalicylic acid

CAS #	119-80-2	C₁₄H₁₀O₄S₂ / COOH-C₆H₄-S-S-C₆H₄-COOH
RTECS #	DG9660000	Molecular mass: 306.35
UN #
EC/EINECS #	204-352-8

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE	See NOTES.
Inhalation	Cough.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles	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.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants, Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS, CEC 2005

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2,2'-DITHIODIBENZOIC ACID

ICSC: 1623

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW POWDER

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing corrosive fumes including sulfur oxides

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 287 - 290 °C
Solubility in water: none

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

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