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Calcium thioglycolate

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Use dry chemical, alcohol-resistant fome or COT to fight fire.
[Ingestion]

Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and drink a glass of water. Obtain medical assistance.
[Inhalation]

Remove to fresh air.
[Skin]

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists.
[Eyes]

Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.
[Storage]

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
[Handling]

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
[Inhalation]

Causes irritation.
[Skin]

Causes irritation.
[Eyes]

Causes irritation.
[Personal Protection]

Wear protective goggles, gloves and clothing.
[Respirators]

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.
[Exposure Effects]

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Poison Class]

3
[Appearance]

White powder with an unpleasant odor.
[Solubility in water]

Soluble.
[Usage]

Depilatory, tanning leather, hair-waving preparations.
[Product Name]

Calcium thioglycolate
[Synonyms]

Acetic acid, mercapto-, calcium salt (2:1)
Calcium 2-sulfanylacetate
Calcium thioglycolate trihydrate
Depil
Ebacream
Surgex
[CAS]

"CASEN_814-71-1.htm">814-71-1
[Formula]

C2H2CaO2S
[Molecular Weight]

130.18
[EINECS]

212-402-5
[Merck]

12,1758
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

NA
[Small spills/leaks]

Avoid raising or breathing dust. Sweep up and place in a container for disposal.
[Incompatibilities]

Oxidizers.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Hydrogen sulfide.
[Combustion Products]

May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.