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SODIUM N,N-DIETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATE ICSC: 0446
SODIUM N,N-DIETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATE
Dithiocarb sodium
(C2H5)2NCS2Na/C5H10NNaS2
Molecular mass: 171.3
CAS # 148-18-5
RTECS # EZ6475000
ICSC # 0446
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Water in large amounts.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION

    		• Local exhaust.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		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
    		• Abdominal pain. Drowsiness. Nausea.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.
    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.
    		Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

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    ICSC: 0446 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

    SODIUM N,N-DIETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATE ICSC: 0446

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     CRYSTALS.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes including sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and sodium oxide. The substance is a weak base.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the skin.


    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Melting point: 90-102°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.9
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found. Imuthiol is a trade name.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0446 SODIUM N,N-DIETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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