Not classified.
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .
Inhalation causes loss of sense of smell; muscular weakness. convulsions, and respiratory paralysis may follow prolonged exposure. Contact of liquid with eyes or skin causes slight irritation. Ingestion causes nausea. (USCG, 1999)
Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway. Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 m1/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool . Administer activated charcoal . Cover skin burns with dry sterile dressings after decontamination . Sulfur and related compounds
Alcohol foam. Water may be ineffective.
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating sulfur dioxide may form. Behavior in Fire: Vapors are heavier than air and may travel long distance to a source of ignition and flash back. (USCG, 1999)
Use alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 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. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 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. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
If n-butyl mercaptan is spilled or leaked, the following steps should be taken: 1. Remove all ignition sources. 2. Ventilate area of spill or leak. 3. For small quantities of liquids contaning n-butyl mercaptan, absorb on paper towels and place in an appropriate container. Place towels in a safe place such as a fume hood for evaporation. Allow sufficient time for evaporation of the vapors so that the the hood ductwork is free from n-butyl mercaptan vapors. Burn the paper in a suitable location away from combustible materials. 4. Large quantities of liquids containing n-butyl mercaptan may be absorbed in vermiculite, dry sand, earth, or a similar material and placed in an appropriate container. n-Butyl mercaptan should not be allowed to enter a confined space such as a sewer because of the possibility of an explosion. 5. Liquids containing n-butyl mercaptan may be collected by vacuuming with an appropriate system. If a vacuum system is used, there should be no sources of ignition in the vicinity of the spill, and flashback prevention devices should be provided.
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and acids.Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, acids.
TLV: 0.5 ppm as TWA.MAK: 1.9 mg/m3, 0.5 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (SH); pregnancy risk group: C
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves.
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Butyl mercaptan is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong skunk-like odor. Flash point in range -18 to 43°F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.
Colorless liquid
Strong, obnoxious odor
58°C(lit.)
98°C(lit.)
Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
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12°C
<225°C
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0.56 cP at 20 deg C
0.06 % (NIOSH, 2016)
log Kow = 2.28
83 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C)
0.842g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
3.1 (vs air)
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Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of sulfur oxides (see ICSC 0074). Reacts with acids, bases and strong oxidants.
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Dangerous by exposure to heat, flame, sparks or powerful oxidizers.The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.BUTYL MERCAPTAN is incompatible with acids, diazo and azo compounds, halocarbons, isocyanates, aldehydes, alkali metals, nitrides, hydrides, and other strong reducing agents. Reactions with these materials generate heat and in many cases hydrogen gas. May liberate hydrogen sulfide upon decomposition or reaction with an acid. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents (USCG, 1999).
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Strong oxidizers (such as dry bleaches), acids.
When heated to decomposition it emits /sulfur oxides/.
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The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the thyroid. Exposure far above the OEL could cause effects on the nervous system and lowering of consciousness.
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A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
AEROBIC: Little information is available in the literature on the biodegradation of 1-butyl mercaptan. Alcaligenes faecalis, a microorganism identified as a member of activated sludge flora, oxidizes 1-butyl mercaptan and other low molecular weight mercaptans(1).
An estimated BCF of 11 was calculated for 1-butyl mercaptan(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.28(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low.
The Koc of 1-butyl mercaptan is estimated as 410(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.28(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that 1-butyl mercaptan is expected to have moderate mobility in soil.
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN2347 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2347 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2347 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: BUTYL MERCAPTAN (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: BUTYL MERCAPTAN (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: BUTYL MERCAPTAN (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: II (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
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