ICSC 0311 - TRICHLOROMETHANESULFENYL CHLORIDE

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TRICHLOROMETHANESULFENYL CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0311
_{June 2003}

Trichloromethanesulfenyl chloride
Trichlormethyl sulfur chloride
Thiocarbonyl tetrachloride
Trichloromethyl sulfochloride
Perchloromethyl mercaptan

CAS No: 594-42-3
RTECS No: PB0370000
UN No: 1670

CCl₄S / CCl₃SCl
Molecular mass: 185.9

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Vomiting. Convulsions.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.)	UN classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: I	Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-I	Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW, OILY LIQUID, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides. The substance decomposes on contact with water producing hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide. Reacts with bases, oxidants and reducing agents. Attacks many metals.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.1 ppm (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2005).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapour at high concentrations may cause lung oedema (see Notes). Exposure above the OEL may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 147-148°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.7 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.4 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.4

NOTES

Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.
The name Perchloromethyl mercaptan is also used for a compound with CAS number 75-70-7 (CCl₃SH).
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Ingestion First Aid.

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Updated by AS. Approved by GS. Last update: 29.01.2008