ICSC 0579 - THIOACETAMIDE

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THIOACETAMIDE	ICSC: 0579 (June 1997)
Acetothioamide Ethanethioamide Acetamide, thio-

CAS #: 62-55-5

EC Number: 200-541-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

THIOACETAMIDE

ICSC: 0579

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.	Formula: CH₃CSNH₂ / C₂H₅NS Molecular mass: 75.16 Melting point: 113-116°C Solubility in water: good Flash point: see Notes Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.46/-0.36

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.

Formula: CH₃CSNH₂ / C₂H₅NS
Molecular mass: 75.16
Melting point: 113-116°C
Solubility in water: good
Flash point: see Notes
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.46/-0.36

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the liver. This may result in tissue lesions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver. This may result in tissue lesions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 45-22-36/38-52/53; S: 53-45-61; Note: E

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