International Chemical Safety Cards

2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULFIDE ICSC: 0505
2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULFIDE
Benzothiazolyl disulfide
MBTS
2,2'-Dithiobis (benzothiazole)
C14H8N2S4
Molecular mass: 332.5
CAS # 120-78-5
RTECS # DL4550000
ICSC # 0505
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!

INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness.
Safety goggles, face shield.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.


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ICSC: 0505 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

2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULFIDE ICSC: 0505

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
PALE YELLOW, ODOURLESS POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive gases including carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may irritate the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Melting point: 180°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
 Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.5
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.
N O T E S
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Also consult ICSC # 1183.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0505 2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE DISULFIDE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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