Benzothiazolyl disulfide
MBTS
2,2'-Dithiobis (benzothiazole)
C14H8N2S4
Molecular mass: 332.5
ICSC # 0505
CAS # 120-78-5
RTECS # DL4550000
EC # 613-135-00-0
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, powder.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles,
face shield.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Xi symbol
N symbol
R: 31-43-50/53
S: 2-36/37-60-61
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
PALE YELLOW, ODOURLESS POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing toxic and corrosive gases including carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol and
through the skin.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance may
irritate the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 180°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
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Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.5
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Environmental
Data
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It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.
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N O T E S
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Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Also consult
ICSC # 1183.
Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see EU Classification.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0505
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2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULFIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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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