General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2013-01-16
Product name
Methyl mercaptan
Chemical name
Methanethiol
CAS No.
74-93-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use Use as an Intermediate (transported, on-site isolated) Use the gas as odorising agent in another gas (e.g. LPG) Using gas alone or in mixtures for the calibration of analysis equipment Using gas as feedstock in chemical processes
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use
supplier name
Linde AG , Linde Gas Division
Emergency telephone
+49 (0) 89 7446 0
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Linde AG , Linde Gas Division
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Info@de.linde-gas.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H331, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended Classification of the substance or mixture
Environmental hazards
effects
Contains
Methanethiol
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H331: Toxic if inhaled. 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. P260: Do not breathe gas/vapors. P273: Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P304+P340+P315 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely P381: In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
None.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with evaporating liquid may cause frostbite or freezing of skin.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended. Physical Hazards Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Flammable gas Category 1 H220: Extremely flammable gas. Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Inhalation - gas) Category 3 H331: Toxic if inhaled. Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting environment effects.
