ALLYL ISOTHIOCYANATE 0372
October 1997
CAS No: 57-06-7 Allyl isosulfocyanate
2-Propenyl isothiocyanate
RTECS No: NX8225000
3-Isothiocyanato-1-propene
UN No: 1545 (stabilized)
C4H5NS / CH2=CHCH2N=C=S
Molecular mass: 99.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Flammable. Gives off irritating or NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. smoking.
EXPLOSION Above 46/C explosive vapour/air Above 46/C use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool
mixtures may be formed. ventilation, and explosion-proof by spraying with water.
electrical equipment.
EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF
MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
protection. attention.
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes.
Pain. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Sore throat. Burning sensation. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY
work. IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer
for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. Collect leaking and UN Hazard Class: 6.1 Do not transport with food and
spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. UN Subsidiary Risks: 3 feedstuffs.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and UN Pack Group: II
remove to safe place. Personal protection: complete
protective clothing including self-contained breathing
apparatus.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1545 Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, acids, food and feedstuffs. Well
NFPA Code: H3; F2; R0 closed. Store only if stabilized.
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Chemical Safety
0372 ALLYL ISOTHIOCYANATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS TO PALE YELLOW, OILY LIQUID, WITH The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its
PUNGENT ODOUR. vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating, on burning or on contact No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
with acids producing highly toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
or sulfur oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. substance at 20/C.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV not established. Tear drawing. The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and
the respiratory tract.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The
substance may have effects on the liver, kidneys stomach, thyroid
and bladder.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 148-154/C Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 0.493
Melting point: -102.5/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4
Relative density (water = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 46/C c.c.
Solubility in water: poor Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.11
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Mustard oil is a commonly used name.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.
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