General Information
Revision date
2010-04-28
Product name
Dimethyl Sulfide
Product Synonyms
Methane, thiobis-; Methyl sulfide; Dimethyl monosulfide; Dimethyl thioether; DMS; Methyl
CAS No.
75-18-3
supplier name
AIRGAS INC
Emergency telephone
1-866-734-3438
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
AIRGAS INC
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Liquid. [COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID WITH AN UNPLEASANT ODOR] Emergency overview DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. FLAMMABLE. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Extremely flammable liquid. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: skin, eyes, nose/sinuses, throat.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)
