General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-23
Product name
1-Octanethiol
Product Synonyms
1-mercaptociane; Octyl Mercaptain; n-octyl mercaptain
CAS No.
111-88-6
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H227, H317, H319, H336, H371, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Stench Emergency Overview May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Combustible liquid. Stench. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H227 - Combustible liquid H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H371 - May cause damage to organs H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Combustible material.
Health hazards
May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Stench. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 3 Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity