MSDS Name:Thianaphthene 97%
Synonym:Benzo[b]thiophene ; Thionaphthen

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure may cause blood effects.

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

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.

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

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits CAS# 95-15-8: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate 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.

Physical State: Solid
Color: Not available.
Odor: simular to that of naphthalene
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 221.0 - 222.0 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 29.0 - 32.0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 510 deg C ( 950.00 deg F)
Flash Point: > 110 deg C (> 230.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.1490g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C8H6S
Molecular Weight: 134.20

Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

RTECS#:
CAS# 95-15-8 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Thianaphthene, 97% - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.

Ecotoxicity:
No harmful effect on environment known. The product can be separated mechanically in a purification plant.

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 95-15-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 95-15-8 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
CAS# 95-15-8 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 95-15-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.