Product Identification

Product Name

2-Ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate

Synonyms

2-Ethylhexyl 2-mercaptoacetate
2-Ethylhexyl thioglycolate

CAS

7659-86-1

Formula

C10H20O2S

Molecular Weight

204.36

EINECS

231-626-4

RTECS

AI7255000

RTECS Class

Other

Beilstein/Gmelin

9047474

Beilstein Reference

-

Physical and Chemical Properties

Solubility in water

0.03 g/l (23 C)

Boiling Point

271

Vapor Pressure

0.007 (25 C)

Density

0.972 g/cm3 (25 C)

pKa/pKb

8.18 (pKa)

Heat Of Vaporization

51 kJ/mol

Refractive Index

1.461 (20 C)

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. Wash skin with soap and water. Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes

Eyes

Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

May cause irritation or burns.

Skin

See Inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.

EC Risk Phrase

22 43 51/53

EC Safety Phrase

24 37 61

UN (DOT)

3272

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

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

Poison Class

4

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

37

Fire Fighting

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.

Fire Potential

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Wash spill site with soap solution. Flush spill area with copious amounts of water. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Transport Information

UN Number

3272

Hazard Class

3

HS Code

2930 90 70

Stability and Reactivity

Combustion Products

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