SAFETY DATA SHEET

Revision Date 14-Feb-2020 Revision Number 2

1. Identification
Product Name 2,4-Dimethylthiophenol

Cat No. : B23161

CAS-No 13616-82-5
Synonyms 2,4-Dimethylbenzenethiol

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Alfa Aesar
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.
30 Bond Street
Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099
Tel: 800-343-0660
Fax: 800-322-4757
Email: [email protected]
www.alfa.com

Emergency Telephone Number

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST), call (800) 343-0660.
After normal business hours, call Carechem 24 at (866) 928-0789.

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Flammable liquids Category 3

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Target Organs - Respiratory system.

Label Elements

Signal Word
Warning

Hazard Statements
Flammable liquid and vapor
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause respiratory irritation

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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment
Use only non-sparking tools
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Keep cool
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Skin
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
Other hazards
Stench.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight %
Benzenethiol, 2,4-dimethyl- 13616-82-5 95

4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Get medical attention.

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Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down. Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Get medical attention.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water. Get medical attention.

Most important symptoms and Difficulty in breathing. Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness,
effects nausea and vomiting
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam. Water mist may be used
to cool closed containers.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point 58 °C / 136.4 °F

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature No information available

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Flammable. Containers may explode when heated. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of
ignition and flash back.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). Sulfur oxides.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
2 2 0 N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Remove all sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Environmental Precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder,
Up sawdust). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition.
Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.

7. Handling and storage

Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Use spark-proof tools
and explosion-proof equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Keep away from open flames,
hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.

Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Refer product specification and/or product
label for specific storage temperature requirement. Keep container tightly closed. Keep

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away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Liquid
Appearance Yellow
Odor Stench
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range No data available
Boiling Point/Range 207 - 208 °C / 404.6 - 406.4 °F
Flash Point 58 °C / 136.4 °F
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density 4.77
Specific Gravity 1.020
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity No information available
Molecular Formula C8 H10 S
Molecular Weight 138.23

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Incompatible products.

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Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases

Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Sulfur oxides

Hazardous Polymerization No information available.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product

Component Information
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation No information available

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component CAS-No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Benzenethiol, 13616-82-5 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
2,4-dimethyl-
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure Respiratory system

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
delayed

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains.

Persistence and Degradability No information available

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility No information available.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and

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national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport information

DOT
UN-No UN1993
Proper Shipping Name Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group III
TDG
UN-No UN1993
Proper Shipping Name Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group III
IATA
UN-No UN1993
Proper Shipping Name FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group III
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN1993
Proper Shipping Name Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group III
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS-No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active/Inactive Flags
Benzenethiol, 2,4-dimethyl- 13616-82-5 X INACTIVE -

Legend:
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL).

Component CAS-No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Benzenethiol, 2,4-dimethyl- 13616-82-5 - X 237-100-0 - X - X -

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable

Health Administration

CERCLA Not applicable

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California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know Not applicable

Regulations

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

16. Other information

Prepared By Health, Safety and Environmental Department
Email: [email protected]
www.alfa.com

Revision Date 14-Feb-2020

Print Date 14-Feb-2020
Revision Summary SDS authoring systems update, replaces ChemGes SDS No. 13616-82-5/2.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of SDS

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