Product Identification

Product Name

Benzyl disulfide

Synonyms

Phenylmethyldisulfanylmethylbenzene

CAS

150-60-7

Formula

C14H14S2

Molecular Weight

246.4

EINECS

205-764-0

RTECS

JO1750000

RTECS Class

Primary Irritant

Merck

13,3037

Beilstein/Gmelin

1110443

Beilstein Reference

4-06-00-02760

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point

62-67

Boiling Point

142 - 148 (0.05 - 0.1 torr)

Density

1.302 g/cm3 (25 C)

Usage

Antioxidant in rubber compounding, stabilizer for petr fractions, additive to silicone oils.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Inhalation of material may be harmful.

Skin

Contact may cause burns.

Eyes

See Skin.

Hazards

Containers may explode when heated.

EC Risk Phrase

R 43

EC Safety Phrase

S 24 37

UN (DOT)

3335

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Poison Class

5

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

150

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or regular foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or regular foam.

Fire Potential

May burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent dust cloud. Avoid inhalation of asbestos dust.

Transport Information

UN Number

3335

Stability and Reactivity

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.