ISOPROPYL MERCAPTAN

White liquid with a strong skunk-like odor. (USCG, 1999)

• Highly Flammable

Highly flammable. Soluble in water.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating sulfur dioxide gas is formed in fire.

Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition (USCG, 1999)

Inhalation causes loss of sense of smell, muscular weakness, convulsions, respiratory paralysis. Ingestion causes nausea and vomiting. Contact with eyes or skin causes irritation. (USCG, 1999)

ISOPROPYL MERCAPTAN is incompatible with acids, diazo and azo compounds, halocarbons, isocyanates, aldehydes, alkali metals, nitrides, hydrides, and other strong reducing agents. Reactions with these materials generate heat and in many cases hydrogen gas. May liberate hydrogen sulfide when mixed with an acid.

• Sulfides, Organic

No information available.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)

Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water may be ineffective.

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2024)

Self-contained breathing apparatus; goggles or face shield; rubber gloves (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; start artificial respiration and give oxygen if required; observe for signs of pulmonary edema; get medical attention.

INGESTION: give large amount of water and induce vomiting.

EYES or SKIN: flush with water. (USCG, 1999)

• I-PROPYLTHIOL
• ISOPROPANETHIOL
• ISOPROPYL MERCAPTAN
• ISOPROPYLTHIOL
• 2-MERCAPTOPROPANE
• 1-METHYLETHANETHIOL
• PROPANE-2-THIOL
• 2-PROPANETHIOL
• 2-PROPYLMERCAPTAN