NAME: Thiram
SYNONYM(s):
bis-(Dimethylthiocarbamoyl)disulfide; Tetramethylthiuram disulfide;
TMTD
IMIS: 2427
CAS: 137-26-8
NIOSH: RTECS JO1400000; 32334
DOT: NA2771
DESCRIPTION:
Colorless to cream solid (some commercial products dyed blue).
MW:
240
BP:
Decomposes
VP:
approx. 0 mm
MP:
155-156 C
INCOM:
Strong oxidizers and acids, oxidizable materials
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL:
5 mg/m3
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL:
5 mg/m3 TWA
ACGIH TLV:
1 mg/m3 TWA
NIOSH REL: 5 mg/m3 TWA
Health Factors
IARC:
Group 3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans
SYMPTOM(s):
Mucous membrane irritation; dermatitis; with ethanol consumption:
flush, erythema, pruritis, urticaria; headaches; nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea; weakness, dizziness, dyspnea
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute systemic toxicity (Antabuse-like effects) (HE4)
Suspect teratogen (HE5); Mutagen (HE2)
ORGAN:
Respiratory system, skin
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
MEDIA:
Polytetrafluoroethylene (FA) filter 1.0 micron
MAX V:
400 Liters MAX F:
3.0 L/min
ANL 1:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UV
REF:
1 (NIOSH 5005)
CLASS:
Fully Validated
COND:
Column: C18
Mobile Phase: 60:40 Acetonitrile: Water
Detector Wavelength: 254 nm
Detection Limit:
BULK METHOD:
Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.
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