ICSC 1620 - 1-NONANETHIOL

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1-NONANETHIOL	ICSC: 1620 (April 2006)
n-Nonylmercaptan n-Nonylthiol 1-Mercaptononane

CAS #: 1455-21-6

UN #: 3334

EC Number: 215-936-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 78°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 78°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Nausea.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Headache. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 9
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and strong acids.
PACKAGING

1-NONANETHIOL

ICSC: 1620

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts violently with oxidants, reducing agents, strong acids and strong bases. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides.	Formula: C₉H₂₀S / CH₃(CH₂)₈SH Molecular mass: 160.3 Boiling point: 220°C Melting point: -20°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.84 Solubility in water: very poor Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5 Flash point: 78°C c.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with oxidants, reducing agents, strong acids and strong bases. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides.

Formula: C₉H₂₀S / CH₃(CH₂)₈SH
Molecular mass: 160.3
Boiling point: 220°C
Melting point: -20°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.84
Solubility in water: very poor
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5
Flash point: 78°C c.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, respiratory tract and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, respiratory tract and skin.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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