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EC number: 226-045-8 | CAS number: 5244-34-8
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
· 4.1 Description of first aid measures
· General information No special measures required.
· After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.
· After skin contact Immediately rinse with water.
· After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
· After swallowing
Drink large quantities of water, do not induce vomiting. Consult a physician immediately.
· 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available.
· 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
Fire-fighting measures
· 5.1 Extinguishing media
· Suitable extinguishing agents Foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray.
· 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Can be released in case of fire :
- carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
- hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
- sulphur trioxide (SO3)
· 5.3 Advice for firefighters
· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental release measures
· 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective clothing.
· 6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow the product to enter drains, waterways or soil.
· 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Collect mechanically.
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
· 6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.
Handling and storage
· 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Prevent formation of dust.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Cool endangered containers by water spray
· 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
· Storage
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Store in a cool place.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3077
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3077
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. - Chemical name:
- 2,2'-
ethylenedithiodiethanol
- Labels:
- 9
- Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. - Chemical name:
- 2,2'-
ethylenedithiodiethanol
- Labels:
- 9
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Exposure controls / personal protection
· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
· 8.1 Control parameters
· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.
· 8.2 Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment
· General protective and hygienic measures
Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
· Breathing equipment:
In case of formation of vapours/dusts:
Short term filter device:
Filter P1.
· Protection of hands: PVC gloves
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks
of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and
has to be observed.
· Eye protection: Tightly sealed safety glasses.
· Body protection: suitable clothing
Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
· 10.2 Chemical stability
No hazardous reactions if the regulations / instructions for storage and handling are considered.
· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known
· 10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
· 10.5 Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
· 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products:
Sulphur dioxide
Hydrogen sulphide
Sulphur trioxide (SO3) or SO3-mist
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Disposal considerations
· 13.1 Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.
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