Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
2-METHOXYETHYL ISOTHIOCYANATE
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: 2-METHOXYETHYL ISOTHIOCYANATE
- CBnumber: CB4780232
- CAS: 38663-85-3
- EINECS Number: 254-070-4
- Synonyms: 2-Methoxyl ethyl isothiocyanate;2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyate, 99%
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
Hazard statements
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H315 Causes skin irritation
H301 Toxic if swalloed
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Substance
- Product name: 2-METHOXYETHYL ISOTHIOCYANATE
- Synonyms: 2-Methoxyl ethyl isothiocyanate;2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyate, 99%
- CAS: 38663-85-3
- EC number: 254-070-4
- MF: C4H7NOS
- MW: 117.17
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceShow this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately.
In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.
In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
4.4 Notes to physician
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaWater Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulfur oxides
Combustible.
Pay attention to flashback.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulfur oxides
Combustible.
Pay attention to flashback.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
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| HEALTH | 2 | Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury (e.g. diethyl ether, ammonium phosphate, iodine) | |
| FIRE | 2 | Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur and multiple finely divided suspended solids that do not require heating before ignition can occur. Flash point between 37.8 and 93.3 °C (100 and 200 °F). (e.g. diesel fuel, sulfur) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g.
Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handlingWork under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsKeep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Handle and store under inert gas. Moisture sensitive.
Storage class
Handle and store under inert gas. Moisture sensitive.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parametersContains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controlsImmediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
required
Body Protection
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
required when vapours/aerosols are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical stateliquid
- b) ColorNo data available
- c) OdorNo data available
- d) Melting point/freezing pointNo data available
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling range88.5 - 92.0 °C at 31.3 hPa
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash point18.9 °C
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- k) pHNo data available
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubilityNo data available
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
- o) Vapor pressureNo data available
- p) Density1.08 g/cm3 at 25 °C
- Relative density1.08
- q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
- t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
10.1 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with:
Strong oxidizing agents
Strong oxidizing agents
10.3 Conditions to avoid
Warming.
10.4 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityAcute toxicity estimate Oral - 100.1 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 11.1 mg/l - vapor (Expert judgment)
Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory system.
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 1,100.1 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 11.1 mg/l - vapor (Expert judgment)
Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory system.
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 1,100.1 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Remarks: Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea,
Vomiting, To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Vomiting, To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2478
IMDG: 2478
IATA-DGR: 2478
IMDG: 2478
IATA-DGR: 2478
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: ISOCYANATES, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, N.O.S. (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate) (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate)
IMDG: ISOCYANATES, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, N.O.S. (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate) (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate)
IATA-DGR: Isocyanate solution, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate) (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate)
IMDG: ISOCYANATES, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, N.O.S. (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate) (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate)
IATA-DGR: Isocyanate solution, flammable, toxic, n.o.s. (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate) (2-Methoxyethyl isothiocyanate)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 (6.1)
IMDG: 3 (6.1)
IATA-DGR: 3 (6.1)
IMDG: 3 (6.1)
IATA-DGR: 3 (6.1)
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II
IMDG: II
IATA-DGR: II
IMDG: II
IATA-DGR: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
Based on chemical properties, choose appropriate tools and conditions of transport.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
14.7 Incompatible materials
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : Listed
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for : Listed
Import and Export
Measures on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical Substances Registration
Registration/Notification number : B1A222222462
Downstream users need to comply with the conditions of safe use of the chemical, understand the environmental and health hazard and risk management measures identified on the SDS as well as the local/national regulations concerning the chemical.
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : Listed
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for : Listed
Import and Export
Measures on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical Substances Registration
Registration/Notification number : B1A222222462
Downstream users need to comply with the conditions of safe use of the chemical, understand the environmental and health hazard and risk management measures identified on the SDS as well as the local/national regulations concerning the chemical.
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.
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