tert-dodecanethiol

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of necessary first-aid measures & Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed:

General advice:

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Inhalation:

Move to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. In case of persistent problems : Consult a physician.

Skin contact:

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Eye contact:

Wash well-open eyes immediately, abundantly and thoroughly with water. Consult an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion:

In case of problems : Consult a doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

.Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:       Foam, Dry powder, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Flammable liquid (when hot)

Possible re-ignition of vapours from a distance

Thermal decomposition giving flammable and toxic products :, Hydrogen sulphide, Sulphur oxides, Carbon oxides

Advice for firefighters:

Specific methods:

Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

Special protective actions for fire-fighters:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Evacuate non-essential staff and those not equipped with individual protection apparatus. Prohibit contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapours. Prohibit all sources of sparks and ignition - Do not smoke. Use personal protective equipment. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment

Environmental precautions:

Do not release into the environment. Do not let product enter drains. Dam up with sand or inert earth (do not use combustible materials).

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Recovery:

Pump into a labelled inert emergency tank. Absorb the remainder with an inert absorbent material. Rinse with water. Recover waste water for processing later.

Elimination:

Destroy product by oxidation with dilute solutions of : Hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite

or Destroy the product by incineration (in accordance with local and national regulations).

Reference to other sections: None.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Technical measures/Precautions:

Storage and handling precautions applicable to products: Liquid. Flammable  (when hot). With vapours explosive in air. Irritant. Sensitizing. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery. Provide showers, eye-baths. Provide self-contained breathing apparatus nearby. Well ventilate empty vats and tanks before entering.

Safe handling advice:

Prohibit all sources of sparks and ignition - Do not smoke. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use product only in closed system.

Hygiene measures:

When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Prohibit contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapours.

Wash hands after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store away from heat and ignition sources. Provide a catch-tank in a bunded area. Provide impermeable floor. Provide electrical earthing of equipment and electrical equipment usable in explosive atmospheres.

Incompatible products:

Strong oxidizing agents

Packaging material:

Recommended: Ordinary steel, Lined metallic drums., Stainless steel, Joints : polyethylene, Rilsan ®, Joints : polyethylene, Rilsan ®, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Specific end use(s): None.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

not regulated

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

not regulated

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

not regulated

Shipping

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3334

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

(tertio Dodecyl mercaptan)

Labels:

9MI

Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

Exposure Limit Values       Not relevant

Exposure controls:

General protective measures:       Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:       In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment (effective dust mask)

      High concentrations or prolonged activity: Self contained Breathing Apparatus

Hand protection:       Splash contact, intermittent and prolonged Gloves nitrile rubber

      Glove thickness: 0,75 mm

Eye/face protection:       Safety glasses

Skin and body protection:       At the workplace : Combination with delayed penetration

      Intervention at incident: anti-acid suit, Waterproof suit

Environmental exposure controls:

Do not release into the environment.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity & Chemical stability:

The product is stable under normal handling and storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No data available.

Conditions to avoid:

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials to avoid:

• Reacts violently with :, Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

Thermal decomposition:

Decomposition temperature:  350 °C

Thermal decomposition giving flammable and toxic products :, Hydrogen sulphide, Sulphur oxides, Carbon oxides

Disposal considerations

. Waste treatment:

Disposal of product:

Destroy product by oxidation with dilute solutions of :  Hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite

Disposal of packaging:

Destroy packaging by incineration at an approved waste disposal site (in accordance with local and national regulations).

      or  Destroy the product by incineration (in accordance with local and national regulations).