TERTIARY DODECYL MERCAPTAN

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H413

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Color: Clear - colourless Physical state: liquid Odor: mercaptans

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation, Category 2, H315 Eye irritation, Category 2A, H319 Skin sensitisation, Category 1, H317 Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 4, H413 *For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315 : Causes skin irritation. H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. H413 : May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Supplemental label elements

Objectionable odor may cause nausea, headache or dizziness. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Prevention

P261 : Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P272 : Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 : Avoid release to the environment. P280 : Wear eye protection and face protection. P280 : Wear protective gloves.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/ attention P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/ attention P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Disposal

P501 : Dispose of contents or container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Potential health effects

Objectionable odor may cause nausea, headache or dizziness. Gas/vapor is heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. May cause: coughing, increased breathing and heart rate, breathing difficulties, headache, nausea, cyanosis, rapid heart beat, loss of consciousness.