International Chemical Safety Cards

THIOACETAMIDE ICSC: 0579
THIOACETAMIDE
Acetothioamide
Ethanethioamide
Acetamide, thio
CH3CSNH2 / C2H5NS
Molecular mass: 75.16
CAS # 62-55-5
RTECS # AC8925000
ICSC # 0579

EC # 616-026-00-6
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!

  • INHALATION

    		• Local exhaust.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN

    		• Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES

    		• Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Separated from food and feedstuffs.
    		Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
    T symbol
    R: 45-22-36/38
    S: 53-45
    Note: E
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0579 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS CRYSTALS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes (nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides).

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20░C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on dust forming.




    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The substance may have effects on the liver , resulting in tissue lesions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Melting point: 113-116░C
    Solubility in water: good
    		Flash point: see Notes
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.46/-0.36
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0579 THIOACETAMIDE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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