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TRICHLOROMETHANESULFENYL CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0311

Trichloromethanesulfenyl chloride
Trichlormethyl sulfur chloride
Thiocarbonyl tetrachloride
Trichloromethyl sulfochloride
Perchloromethyl mercaptan
CCl4S / CCl3SCl
Molecular mass: 185.9
ICSC # 0311 		CAS # 594-42-3
RTECS # PB0370000
UN # 1670
June 05, 2003 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Vomiting. Convulsions.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Abdominal cramps. (Further see Inhalation).
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.)
Separated from food and feedstuffs . See Chemical Dangers. Well closed.
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: I
ICSC: 0311 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

TRICHLOROMETHANESULFENYL CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0311

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOW , OILY LIQUID , WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides . The substance decomposes on contact with water producing hydrogen chloride , sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide. Reacts with bases , oxidants and reducing agents . Attacks many metals.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.1 ppm (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2005).
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.8 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.8 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: 10 ppm See: 594423


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract . Inhalation of vapour at high concentrations may cause lung oedema (see Notes). Exposure above the OEL may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 147-148°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
Solubility in water:
none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.4

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered. The name Perchloromethyl mercaptan is also used for a compound with CAS number 75-70-7 (CCl3SH).
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-I
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Ingestion First Aid.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0311 TRICHLOROMETHANESULFENYL CHLORIDE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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