Chemical Properties
clear yellow or grey-greenish to purple liquid
General Description
An amber-colored liquid with a pungent penetrating odor. Flash point 125°F. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Denser than water. Vapors heavier than air.
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Insoluble in water. On contact with moisture Ethyl chlorothioformate produces highly corrosive and toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride gas.
Reactivity Profile
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as sulfur oxides, hydrogen chloride, and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.
Health Hazard
Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat.
Potential Exposure
Used for making other chemicals. A
pharmaceutical intermediate
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours
after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be
delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or
authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or
other inhalation therapy
Shipping
UN2826 Ethyl chlorothioformate, Hazard Class: 8;
Labels: 8-Corrosive material, 6.1-Poison Inhalation Hazard,
3-Flammable liquid; Inhalation Hazard Zone B
Incompatibilities
Corrosive to metals. Flammable vapors
may form explosive mixture with air. Contact with moisture releases highly corrosive and toxic hydrogen chloride
gas. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids,
oxoacids, and epoxides.
Waste Disposal
Consult with environmental
regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal
practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant
(≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.
Controlled incineration (oxides of nitrogen are removed
from the effluent gas by scrubbers and/or thermal devices)
