SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #1072-71-5
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel
unwell. Rinse mouth.
P305 + P351 + P338 +
P310
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal
plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
Synonyms : Bismuthiol I
1,3,4-Thiadiazole-2,5-dithiol
Formula : C2H2N2S3
Molecular weight : 150.25 g/mol
CAS-No. : 1072-71-5
EC-No. : 214-014-1
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a
physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulfur oxides
Combustible.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Advice for firefighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire
extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures,
consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid
generation of dusts.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 13: Non Combustible Solids
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands
after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety
goggles
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: powder
Color: light yellow
b) Odor No data available
c) Odor Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing point
Melting point/range: 162 °C (324 °F) - dec.
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range
No data available
g) Flash point ()Not applicable
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas)
The product is not flammable. - Flammability (solids)
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
No data available
k) Vapor pressure 0.00003 hPa at 25 °C (77 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 104
l) Vapor density No data available
m) Relative density 1.11 - 1.161 g/cm3 at 20 °C (68 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 109
n) Water solubility 25.9 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 105 - soluble
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
log Pow: < 0 at 50 °C (122 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 117 -
Bioaccumulation is not expected.
p) Autoignition temperature
No data available
q) Decomposition temperature
No data available
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
Other safety information
No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in
correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally
be assumed.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with:
Oxidizing agents
acids
Conditions to avoid
no information available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 1,616 mg/kg
Remarks:
(External MSDS)
Inhalation: No data available
LD50 Dermal - Rat - female - > 2,000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 402)
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Buehler Test - Guinea pig
Result: Not a skin sensitizer.
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Ames test
Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: XI3850000
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
After absorption:
We have no description of any toxic symptoms.
Further data:
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Toxicity to fish semi-static test LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia
and other aquatic
invertebrates
static test EC50 - Daphnia magna Straus (Water flea) - 5.95 mg/l -
48 h
(OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - > 160
mg/l - 72 h
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
static test NOEC - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 20 mg/l
- 72 h
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 0 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301F)
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted
Other adverse effects
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Product
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and loc No mixing
with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product See
www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or
contact us there if you have further questions.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
UN number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-F
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(1,3,4-thiadiazole-2,5-dithiol)
Marine pollutant : yes
IATA
UN number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (1,3,4-
thiadiazole-2,5-dithiol)
Further information
EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and
combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of
Class 9
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Components
This material does not contain any components with a section 302 EHS TPQ.
SARA 313 Components
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section
313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
1,3,4-thiadiazole-2,5-dithiol CAS-No.
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New Jersey Right To Know Components
1,3,4-thiadiazole-2,5-dithiol CAS-No.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
