BNJQT - ETHYL MERCAPTAN

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Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL MERCAPTAN
MSDS Date:05/17/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F023867
MSDS Number: BNJQT

Responsible Party
SUN REFINING & MARKETING CO
1801 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
US

Emergency Phone: (215) 977-3000

Info Phone: (215) 977-3000

Preparer: JONATHAN M HAAS

Cage: 1K762

Contractor
SUN REFINING AND MARKETING COMPANY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1699 US

Telephone: 215-977-6133

Cage: 8X531

Ingredients

ETHYL MERCAPTAN (ETHANETHIOL)

CAS: 75-08-1

RTECS: KI9625000

Fraction By Weight: 99.7%

OSHA PEL (C) 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 PPM; 9293


ISOPROPYL MERCAPTAN

CAS: 75-33-2

RTECS: TZ7302000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%


N-PROPYL MERCAPTAN

CAS: 107-03-9

RTECS: TZ7300000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%


T-BUTYL MERCAPTAN

CAS: 75-66-1

RTECS: TZ7660000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50: 0.5 TO 5 G/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT, DISAGREEABLE
ODOR, & NAUSEA. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL OR FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT, DISAGREEABLE ODOR, &
NAUSEA. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL OR FATAL.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER UNIL NO ODOR
REMAINS. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T
INDUCE VOMI TING. DON'T GIVE LIQUIDS. SMALL AMOUNTSWHICH
ACCIDENTALLY ENTER MOUTH SHOULD BE RINSED OUT UNTIL TASTE OF IT IS
GONE. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point: 55F
Lower Limits:2.8%
Upper Limits:18%
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CHEMICAL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN
CONFINED SPACE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 570.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK &
VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL. USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS.
ABSORB ON INERT MATERIAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED .
TRANSFER OPERATIONS MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED & BONDED TO
DISSIPATE STATIC BUILDUP.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO KEEP Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE GEAR
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:95F
Vapor Pres:440
Spec Gravity:0.84
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:1.3%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/GARLIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, OR ACID FUMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SOOT & OTHER
ASPHYXIANTS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, &
LOCAL REGULATIONS. RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE. UN2363.

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