Product ID:100032 DITHIOTHREITOL DTT
MSDS Date:03/04/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJPSC

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000

Info Phone: 317-845-2000

Preparer: MICAEL A FAZIO

Cage: 32239

Telephone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

THREO-1,4-DIMERCAPTO-2,3 BUTANEDIOL

CAS: 27565-41-9

RTECS: XO8576500

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED,
INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES
& SKIN & UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, VOMITING.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INGESTION: KEEP WARM & CALM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT. SHOULD BREATHING STOP, GIVE
CPR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:>200.C, 392.F
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE GARMENTS. HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE SCENE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. IF PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP. IF
PRODUCT IS IN SOLUTION, USE AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CLEAN UP THE
SPILLED SOLUTION. ONCE THE ABSORBENT IS SPENT, PLACE ALL
CONTAMINATED DISPOSABLES INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL, LABEL &
HOLD FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
INFORMATION.
Other Precautions:DON'T MOUTH PIPETTE. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATIONS, DELUGE SHOWERS, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN
HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. DON'T EAT, DRINK/SMOKE WHILE WORKING W/REAGENTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL HYGIENE. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK
ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THIS PRODUCT, WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS
THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER.

Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING & REDUCING AGENTS, BASES & ALKALI METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FLAME, PRESSURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, SULFUR OXIDES & HYDROGEN
SULFIDE GAS

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

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