Benzenethiol

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see this label). Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.