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ethanethiol; ethyl mercaptan

CAS 75-08-1 · C2H6S
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Toxic, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
FlammableToxicEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
IntermediateFuelFragrance
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL C 0.5 ppm (1.3 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL C 10 ppm (25 mg/m3)
IDLH 500 ppm
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
Ethanethiol · ETHYL MERCAPTAN · Mercaptoethane · Ethyl sulfhydrate · Thioethanol · Ethyl thioalcohol · Thioethyl alcohol · Ethyl hydrosulfide
Molecular weight
62.14 g/mol
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Flammable · Toxic · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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