ICSC 1622 - 1-OCTADECANETHIOL

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1-OCTADECANETHIOL	ICSC: 1622 (April 2006)
Stearyl mercaptan n-Octadecyl mercaptan 1-Octadecyl mercaptan 1-Mercaptooctadecane n-Octadecanethiol

CAS #: 2885-00-9

EC Number: 220-744-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Headache. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids, bases and strong reducing agents.
PACKAGING

1-OCTADECANETHIOL

ICSC: 1622

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance OILY WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS 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: C₁₈H₃₈S / CH₃-(CH₂)₁₇-SH Molecular mass: 286.6 Decomposes at 366°C Melting point: 24-31°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.85 Solubility in water: none Flash point: 185°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 9.12 (estimated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
OILY WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS 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: C₁₈H₃₈S / CH₃-(CH₂)₁₇-SH
Molecular mass: 286.6
Decomposes at 366°C
Melting point: 24-31°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.85
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 185°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 9.12 (estimated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance 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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