General Information
Revision date
2023-03-15
Product name
Dimethyl sulfide
CAS No.
75-18-3
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H319, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302
Harmful if swallowed
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H413
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001135
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Prevention
P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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
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 hazards which do not result in classification
Stench Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
