Product Identification

Product Name

Calcium thioglycolate

Synonyms

Acetic acid, mercapto-, calcium salt (2:1)
Calcium 2-sulfanylacetate
Calcium thioglycolate trihydrate
Depil
Ebacream
Surgex

CAS

814-71-1

Formula

C2H2CaO2S

Molecular Weight

130.18

EINECS

212-402-5

Merck

12,1758

Beilstein/Gmelin

NA

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

White powder with an unpleasant odor.

Solubility in water

Soluble.

Usage

Depilatory, tanning leather, hair-waving preparations.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and drink a glass of water. Obtain medical assistance.

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists.

Eyes

Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Causes irritation.

Skin

Causes irritation.

Eyes

Causes irritation.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear protective goggles, gloves and clothing.

Respirators

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.

Exposure Effects

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Use dry chemical, alcohol-resistant fome or COT to fight fire.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Avoid raising or breathing dust. Sweep up and place in a container for disposal.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Oxidizers.

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Decomposition

Hydrogen sulfide.

Combustion Products

May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.