ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- METHYL SULFIDE 98%, M8163-2  -- 6810-00N016658
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL SULFIDE 98%, M8163-2
MSDS Date:11/20/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N016658
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL SULFIDE
CAS:75-18-3
RTECS #:PV5075000
Fraction by Wt: 98%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)535 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES
    SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXPOSU RE CAN CAUSE: NAUSEA, HEADACHE &
    VOMITING. TO THE BEST OF MFG KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, &
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT
    BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15
    MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING LIDS W/FINGERS.
    SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN WHILE
    REMO VING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMD CLTHG
    PROMPTLY. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP.
    IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYS. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED
    .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:-34F,-37C
Lower Limits:2.2%
Upper Limits:19.7%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE/DRY CHEM POWDER, ALCOHOL/POLYMER
    FOAM. WATER MAY BE EFTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFT
    EXTINGHISHMENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMM. VAP MAY TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DIST TO SOURCE OF IGNIT & FLASH BACK. CONTR EXPLOS MAY
    OCCUR UNDER FIRE CNDTNS. FORMS EXPLOS MIXT IN (SUPP DATA)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBB BOOTS & HEAVY RUBB GLOVES. COVER W/AN
    ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORB, TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD CONTRS. TRANSPORT
    OUTDOORS. USE NONSP ARKING TOOLS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL (SUPP
    DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT, SPARKS, & OPEN FLAME. OPEN CAREFULLY. MAY DEVELOP PRESS.
    REFRIGERATE BEFORE OPENING. STENCH.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLTHG. AVOID PRLNGD/RPTD
    EXPOSURE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTALT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER AND
    EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: AIR. EMITS TOX FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. SPILL PROC: SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:100F,38C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:398@20C
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:0.846
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, SULFUR OXIDES, HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
    MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, SATE AND LOCAL
    LAWS.

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