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| n-Butyl mercaptan | CAS 109-79-5 | ||
| CH3CH2CH2CH2SH | RTECS EK6300000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Butanethiol, 1-Butanethiol, n-Butanethiol, 1-Mercaptobutane |
DOT ID & Guide 2347 130 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: C 0.5 ppm (1.8 mg/m3) [15-minute] | ||
| OSHA PEL�: TWA 10 ppm (35 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 500 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.69 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a strong, garlic-, cabbage-, or skunk-like odor. |
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MW: 90.2 |
BP: 209°F |
FRZ: -176°F |
Sol: 0.06% |
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VP: 35 mmHg |
IP: 9.15 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.83 |
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Fl.P: 35°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73�F and BP at or above 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers (such as dry bleaches), acids |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2525, 2542 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH Up to 5 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 12.5 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) Up to 25 ppm: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 500 ppm: (APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode* Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin; muscle weakness, malaise (vague feeling of discomfort), sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion; in animals: narcosis, incoordination, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); cyanosis, pulmonary irritation; liver, kidney damage | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |