Dimethyl disulfide for synthesis

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EU Classification

CLASS regulations 2013 Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2), H319 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), Upper respiratory tract, H370 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (Category 1), H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H370 Causes damage to organs (Upper respiratory tract) if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards

- none SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical Substance / Mixture Substance 3.1 Substances Formula C2H6S2 Molecular weight 94.20 g/mol CAS-No. 624-92-0 EC-No. 210-871-0

Hazardous Ingredients

Component

Classifications

Concentration dimethyl disulphide Flam. Liq. 2; Acute Tox. 3; <= 100 % Eye Dam./Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1; STOT SE 1; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; H225, H301, H331, H319, H317, H370, H336, H400, H410 M-Factor - Aquatic Acute: 1 - Aquatic Chronic: 10 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.