Material Safety Data Sheet
THIS PRODUCT IS A CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE, AND IS INTENDED TO BE USED BY PERSONS
HAVING CHEMICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL, AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK.
IDENTITY: 8-Amino-1-octanethiol, hydrochloride
Section 1. Chemical Identification
Trade Name: 8-Amino-1-octanethiol, hydrochloride
Manufacturer: Dojindo Laboratories
Address: Tabaru 2025-5 Mashiki-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto 861-2202, Japan
Telephone: +81-96-286-1515
Data Prepared: March 29, 2001
Section 2. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name: 8-Amino-1-octanethiol, hydrochloride
CAS Registry #:
Section 3. Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Yes; Skin? Yes; Ingestion? Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Causes eye
and skin irritation. The material is irritating to mucous membranes and
upper respiratory tract.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Not available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not available
Section 4. First Aid Procedures
In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. In case of
contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by
separating the eyelids with fingers. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If ingested, wash out mouth with water. Call a physician. Discard contaminated
clothing and shoes.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): Not available
Flammable Limits: Not available
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam and water.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear protective clothing, respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and
heavy rubber gloves.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Evacuate the area. Sweep up,
place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate the area and wash the spill site after material pickup is
completed. Avoid raising dust.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Wear appropriate NIOSH / MSHA-approved respirator, chemical-safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and other
protective clothing. Mechanical exhaust required. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and eye
bath. Face shield. Do not breathe the dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Irritant. Harmful solid. Avoid all contact. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
Other Precautions: Keep tightly closed. Protect from moisture.
Store in deep freeze (-20 oC) and a dry place. Packaged in nitrogen gas.
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Necessary
Ventilation, Local Exhaust: Chemical fume hood
Mechanical (General): Necessary
Protective Gloves: Chemical-resistant gloves
Eye Protection: Chemical-safety goggles
Other protective Clothing or Equipment: Necessary
Work / Hygienic Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling.
Access to a safety shower and eye-wash.
Do not permit eating, drinking or smoking near the material.
Section 9. Physical / Chemical Characteristics
148 - 150 oC
Melting Point:
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water=1): Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air=1): Not applicable
Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): Not applicable
Solubility in DMSO: Soluble
Appearance and Odor: White or pale red-white powder
Section 10. Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sunlight, high temperature
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: When decomposed, it may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, nitrogen oxides hydrogen chloride and sulfur oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Acute Effects: Data not available
Chronic Effects: Data not available
Carcinogenicity: Data not available
RTECS #: Not listed
Section 12. Ecological Information
Data not available
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber.
Section 14. Transport Information
Not regulated
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Data not available
Section 16. Other Information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide.
Dojindo Laboratories shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
material.
Miki Kiyonaga
Manager
Quality Control
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