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Document ID (ISN)60345
CIS number 93-766
ISSN - Serial title 0888-1626 - Noticias de seguridad
Year 1992
Convention or series no.
Title Ethyl mercaptan
Original title Etil mercaptán [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information June 1992, Vol.54, No.6. 5p. Insert.
Abstract Chemical safety data sheet published by the Consejo Interamericano de Seguridad, 33 Park Place, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA. Synonym: ethanethiol. Health hazards: irritation of the mucous membranes; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); may affect the liver, cardiovascular system and haematopoietic system.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; ethanethiol; USA
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; data sheet; irritants; fire hazards; diseases of central nervous system; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; health hazards; determination in air; medical supervision; fire fighting
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Organosulfur compounds