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First-aid measures

Eyes:Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Skin:Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.Wash clothing before reuse.

Ingestion:Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.

Inhalation:Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.

Notes to Physician:

Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Fire-fighting measures

General Information:As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full

protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Can burn in a fire, releasing toxic vapors. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. May be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame. Containers may explode when heated.

Extinguishing Media: Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water. For large fires, use water spray, fog or regular foam. For small fires,use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or regular foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.

Accidental release measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment

Spills/Leaks:Use water spray to dilute spill to a non-flammable mixture. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean

up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.

Handling and storage

Handling: Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.

Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Keep containers tightly closed.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
2381
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
2381
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Proper shipping name and description:
DIMETHYL DISULPHIDE
Chemical name:
DIMETHYL DISULPHIDE
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
2381
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Proper shipping name and description:
DIMETHYL DISULPHIDE
Chemical name:
DIMETHYL DISULPHIDE
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering Controls:

Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: 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:Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical Stability:Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Reacts vigorously with oxidizing agents. Photochemically oxidized by ozone.

Conditions to Avoid:Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, strong oxidants.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials:May react with copper, rubber, and plastic, strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide.

Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Disposal considerations

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.