Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
120-78-5	2,2'-Dithio(bis)benzothiazole	94%	204-424-9

Hazard Symbols: XI N
Risk Phrases: 31 43

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Not available. Appearance: yellow solid. Not available.
Target Organs: None known.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Ingestion: May cause nausea and vomiting. May cause allergic reaction.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Not available.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Will burn if involved in a fire.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
2,2'-Dithio(bis)benzothiazole	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: 2,2'-Dithio(bis)benzothiazole: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Not available.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators: A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: yellow
Odor: unpleasant odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:177 - 180 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C14H8N2S4
Molecular Weight:332.49

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 120-78-5: DL4550000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 120-78-5:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7 gm/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = >12 gm/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >7940 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 120-78-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. log Pow = 4.66
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Not readily biodegradable.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	No information available.				No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 120-78-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 120-78-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XI N
Risk Phrases:
R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 120-78-5: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 120-78-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 120-78-5 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #0 Date: Original.

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