Ethanethiol
RTECS #
KI9625000
CAS #
Updated
December 2018
Molecular Weight
62.14
Molecular Formula
C2H6S
Synonyms
Aethanethiol (German)
Aethylmercaptan (German)
Etantiolo (Italian)
Ethaanthiol (Dutch)
Ethanethiol (OSHA)
Ethyl hydrosulfide
Ethyl mercaptan
Ethyl mercaptan (ACGIH:OSHA)
Ethyl sulfhydrate
Ethyl thioalcohol
Ethylmercaptaan (Dutch)
Ethylmerkaptan (Czech)
Etilmercaptano (Italian)
LPG ethyl mercaptan 1010
Thioethanol
Thioethyl alcohol
Aethylmercaptan (German)
Etantiolo (Italian)
Ethaanthiol (Dutch)
Ethanethiol (OSHA)
Ethyl hydrosulfide
Ethyl mercaptan
Ethyl mercaptan (ACGIH:OSHA)
Ethyl sulfhydrate
Ethyl thioalcohol
Ethylmercaptaan (Dutch)
Ethylmerkaptan (Czech)
Etilmercaptano (Italian)
LPG ethyl mercaptan 1010
Thioethanol
Thioethyl alcohol
Skin and Eye Irritation and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| eye /rabbit | 84 mg | AIHAAP 19,171,1958 | |
| eye /rabbit | 100 mg/24H | moderate | 85JCAE -,982,1986 |
| skin /rabbit | 500 mg/24H | mild | 85JCAE -,982,1986 |
Acute Toxicity Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| inhalation/mouse | lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 2770 ppm/4H | Behavioral: Excitement Behavioral: Change in motor activity (specific assay) Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Cyanosis | AIHAAP 19,171,1958 |
| inhalation/rat | lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 4420 ppm/4H | Peripheral Nerve and Sensation: Spastic paralysis with/without sensory change Behavioral: Excitement Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Cyanosis | AIHAAP 19,171,1958 |
| intraperitoneal/rat | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 226 mg/kg | Behavioral: Muscle weakness Behavioral: Ataxia Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Cyanosis | AIHAAP 19,171,1958 |
| oral/rat | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 682 mg/kg | Behavioral: Muscle weakness Behavioral: Ataxia Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Cyanosis | AIHAAP 19,171,1958 |
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 0.5 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
| TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | RTOPDW 54,247,2009 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3) | DTLWS* 3,18,1973 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1.3 mg/m3), JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRIA | MAK-TMW 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3);KZW 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3), 2007 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1.3 mg/m3), MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3), MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | short term exposure limit 0.5 ppm (1.3 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3), FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-GERMANY | MAK 0.5 ppm (1.3 mg/m3), 2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARY | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, short term exposure limit 1 mg/m3, SEP2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3), 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3), 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1.3 mg/m3), JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 0,5 ppm (1,3 mg/m3), JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | MAC(time-weighted average) 1 mg/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 3 mg/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-RUSSIA | short term exposure limit 1 mg/m3, Skin, JUN2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 0.5 ppm (1.3 mg/m3), KZG-week 1 ppm (2.6 mg/m3), JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THAILAND | time-weighted average 10 ppm (25 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 1 mg/m3, 2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE PHILIPPINES | time-weighted average 10 ppm (25 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-TURKEY | time-weighted average 10 ppm (25 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOM | time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1.3 mg/m3);short term exposure limit 2 ppm (5.2 mg/m3), OCT2007 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | ceiling concentration 10 ppm (25 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | ceiling concentration 10 ppm (25 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | ceiling concentration 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO ETHANETHIOL-air | ceiling concentration 0.5 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
| National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code 32760; Number of Industries 2; Total Number of Facilities 110; Number of Occupations 7; Total Number of Employees Exposed 1793; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 14 | |
| National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 32760; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 19; Number of Occupations 15; Total Number of Employees Exposed 1476 |
Status in Federal Agencies
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health