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| Thiram | CAS 137-26-8 | ||
| C6H12N2S4 | RTECS JO1400000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names bis(Dimethylthiocarbamoyl) disulfide, Tetramethylthiuram disulfide |
DOT ID & Guide 2771 151 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3 | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 5 mg/m3 | |||
| IDLH 100 mg/m3 | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to yellow, crystalline solid with a characteristic odor. [Note: Commercial pesticide products may be dyed blue.] |
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MW: 240.4 |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: 312°F |
Sol: 0.003% |
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VP: 0.000008 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.29 |
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Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, strong acids, oxidizable materials |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 5005 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily |
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/OSHA Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust, mist, and fume filter*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 100 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*/(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust, mist, and fume filter*/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece 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 having a high-efficiency particulate filter/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, mucous membrane; dermatitis; Antabuse-like effects | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |