| [Flash Point] > 110 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Refrigerator (approx 4 C). | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Personal Protection] Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. | |
| [Appearance] White powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 42 | |
| [Boiling Point] 125 - 130 (2 torr) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 9.29 (pKa) | |
| [Usage] Reducing agent. | |
| [Vapor Density] 5.3 | |
| [Product Name] DL-Dithiothreitol | |
| [Synonyms] 1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol 2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, (2R,3R)- DL-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-dihydroxybutane DL-1,4-Dithiothreitol Sputolysin threo-2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-butanedithiol | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_27565-41-9.htm">27565-41-9 | |
| [Formula] C4H10O2S2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 154.24 | |
| [EINECS] 248-531-9 | |
| [RTECS] XO8576500 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1719757 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 3-01-00-02360 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases, alkali metals. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide. |
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