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Safety Data Sheet EN

DL-Dithiothreitol solution

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
DL-Dithiothreitol solution
Product Code
646563

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405 Store locked up.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
(R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol EC: 222-468-7 3483-12-3 10 - 20% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call in physician/ophthalmologist immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® )

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Storage

Tightly closed. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,11 mm Protective index : Full contact Manufacturer : Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,11 mm Protective index : Splash contact Manufacturer : Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) Manufacturer : data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374 Remarks : Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols 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. Recommended Filter : Filter type ABEK type: The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
---
Colour
No data available
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
No data available
Boiling Point
No data available
Flash Point
No data available
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,035 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Flammability
The product is not flammable.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
(20 °C) soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
154,25 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: The generally known reaction partners of water.

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Bases, Oxidizing agents, Alkali metals, Reducing agents

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
3264
Shipping Name
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. ((R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol)
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for DL-Dithiothreitol solution?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of DL-Dithiothreitol solution?

DL-Dithiothreitol solution is a liquid with no data available color. It has no data available odor.

What is DL-Dithiothreitol solution used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for DL-Dithiothreitol solution?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of DL-Dithiothreitol solution?

The melting point is No data available and the boiling point is No data available.