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Document ID (ISN)61953
CIS number 94-455
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 7-0470
Title Ethanethiol
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system). Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 0.5ppm; 1.3mg/m3 (ACGIH 1989-1990). PDK: 1mg/m3 (USSR 1988).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; ILO; IPCS; ethanethiol; WHO; European Communities; UNEP
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; data sheet; irritants; UN; fire hazards; diseases of central nervous system; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; fire fighting
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Organosulfur compounds
Occupational exposure limits