Product ID:METHYL TUADS
MSDS Date:07/08/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N017596
MSDS Number: BLXNC

R T VANDERBILT COMPANY INC

30 WINFIELD
NORWALK, CT 06855
US

Emergency Phone: 203-853-1400

Info Phone: 203-853-1400

Cage: IN612

R. T. VANDERBILT CO INC

5150 NORWALK, CT 06855 US

Telephone: 203-853-1400

Cage: 1N612

DISULFIDE, BIS(DIMETHYLTHIOCARBAMOYL); (THIRAM)

CAS: 137-26-8

RTECS: JO1400000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORL/RAT):1800 MG/KGFMALES;3700MALES
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:WORKER EXPOSURE TO THIRAM HAS PRODUCED
IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, NOSE AND THROAT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AFTER REPEATED EXPOSURE
TO THIRAM MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION OR FLUSHING. DUST IS IRRITATING
TO NOSE, THROAT AND SKIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION IN SOME
PEOPLE. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION, TEARING, & LIGHT SENSITIVITY.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT
MD. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. INHAL: EXPOSE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:280F,138C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST/POWDER MAY FORM EXPLO CONC WHEN
MIXED IN SUFFICIENT RATIOS W/AIR. MAX EXPLO PRESS OF DUST IS 80
PSI, MAX RATE OF PRESS RISE IS 2050 PSI/SEC.

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP, WASH RESIDUALS WITH SOAP & WATER.
TRANSFER TO CLOSED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT WITH
SKIN. AVOID BREATHING DUST OR VAPOR. USE W/ADEQ VENT. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:FOR LEVEL UP TO 50MG/M3,USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
SUPPLIED AIR RESP,SCBA OR CHEM CART RESP.TO 250 MG/M3,USE METHODS
W/FULL FACEPC.TO 1500 MG/M3,USE POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESP
W/HIGH-EFFICIENCY FILTER,SUPP -AIR RESP IN PRESS DEMAND,POS(SUPP
DATA)
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE. LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION IS PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESP PROT: PRESSURE OR CONT FLOW MODE & FULL FACEPIECE.

Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO CREAM POWDER OR RODFORM. SLIGHT AROMATIC
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS/OXIDIZING MATL MAY CAUSE FORM OF TOX GASES LIKE HYDROGEN
SULFIDE. STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE/EXPLO.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*X, NO*X & SO*X.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE ACCORDING TO RCRA 40 CFR 261.33
(F). DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS .

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