1-Dodecanethiol Safety Data Sheets
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 8
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
Product name | Dodecane-1-thiol |
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1.2 Other means of identification
Product number | - |
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Other names | pennfloatm; dodecyl mercaptan; n-Dodecylthiol |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses | Flavouring Agent: FLAVOURING_AGENT |
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Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
Company | Echemi.com |
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Address | Echemi.com |
Telephone | Echemi.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
Emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
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Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion, Sub-category 1C
Skin sensitization, Sub-category 1A
Serious eye damage, Category 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram(s) | ![]() ![]() |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statement(s) | H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
Prevention | P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. |
Response | P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P316 Get emergency medical help immediately. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P317 Get medical help. P391 Collect spillage. |
Storage | P405 Store locked up. |
Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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Dodecane-1-thiol | Dodecane-1-thiol | 112-55-0 | 203-984-1 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Following skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Following eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Liquid is irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause nausea. Repeated skin exposure can cause dermatitis and may produce a sensitizing effect. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
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
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Dry chem, or carbon dioxide. Water or foam may cause frothing. Water may be ineffective on fire. Cool exposed containers with water.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Poisonous and irritating gases (e.g., sulfur dioxide) are generated in fires. (USCG, 1999)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Carefully collect remainder.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Carefully collect remainder.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Carefully collect remainder. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Above 88°C use a closed system and ventilation. 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.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from strong oxidants.Separated from strong oxidants.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
TLV: 0.1 ppm as TWA; (SEN)
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Skin protection
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
Physical state | Lauryl mercaptan is an oily colorless liquid with a mild skunk odor. Freezing point 19°F. (USCG, 1999) |
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Colour | Colorless, water-white, or pale-yellow, oily liquid [Note: A solid below 15 degrees F]. |
Odour | MILD CHARACTERISTIC |
Melting point/freezing point | -7ºC |
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 266-283°C(lit.) |
Flammability | Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F. |
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | no data available |
Flash point | 120°C |
Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
Decomposition temperature | no data available |
pH | no data available |
Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70° F (NTP, 1992) |
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Kow = 6.18 (est) |
Vapour pressure | 0.00861mmHg at 25°C |
Density and/or relative density | 0.845g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Relative vapour density | 7 (vs air) |
Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic gases. Reacts with strong oxidants.
10.2 Chemical stability
no data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Combustible when exposed to heat or flame.LAURYL MERCAPTAN is incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents and alkali metals. Easily oxidized to disulfide. (NTP, 1992)
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
They will react with water, steam, or acids to produce toxic...vapors... Mercaptans
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /sulfur oxides/.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Mouse oral 4225 mg/kg.
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
STOT-repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Aspiration hazard
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 360 was calculated for 1-dodecanethiol(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 6.18(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate(SRC), provided the compound is not metabolized by the organism(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc of 1-dodecanethiol can be estimated to be 1.1X10+4(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that 1-dodecanethiol is expected to be immobile in soil.
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
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.
Contaminated packaging
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.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
ADR/RID: UN3265 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: UN3265 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: UN3265 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: 8 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: 8 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: I (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: Yes | IMDG: Yes | IATA: Yes |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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Dodecane-1-thiol | Dodecane-1-thiol | 112-55-0 | 203-984-1 |
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Listed. | ||
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. |
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
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Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
1-Dodecanethiol is included in Bulk Drug Intermediates category.
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