Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity
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Calcium thioglycolate(814-71-1)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity

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.
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