Ethanethiol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H320, H332, H335, H336, H370, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1, Category 3 Category 1 central nervous system Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects Short-term (acute) hazardous to the aquatic environment Category 1 Long-term (chronic) hazardous to the aquatic environment Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H320 - Causes eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: central nervous system

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Avoid release to the environment • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • 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 • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • Keep cool

Response

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth. • In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction • Collect spillage

Storage

Store locked up. • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available