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MATERIAL
SAFETY
DATA
SHEET
MSDS
2-7
DIMETHYL
SULFIDE
(DMS)
December
31,
2007
4
Stability:
Stable.
Incompatibility:
Material can react with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous polymerization:
Will not occur.
Data for Dimethyl Sulfide:
Acute Toxicity Data:
Oral LD-50 (mouse):
3,700 mg/kg
Inhalation LC-50 (rat 4-h):
40,250 ppm (102 mg/L)
Dermal LD-50 (rat):
10,200 mg/kg
Skin irritation (rabbit):
mild
Eye irritation (rabbit):
severe
Subchronic Toxicity Data:
No observed adverse effect level > 250 mg/kg/day for 14 weeks.
Effects of Overexposure:
Inhalation:
High vapor concentrations may cause headache, memory loss, confusion, convulsions,
unconsciousness (lethal concentration rats (LC50), 40,250 ppm)
Eyes:
Can cause irritation or inflammation.
Skin:
Can cause stinging on contact with subsequent reddening and removal of skin oils.
Ingestion:
Can cause irritation to mouth, throat, and stomach, nausea and vomiting.
Chronic:
None identified.
Safety Precautions: Preexisting respiratory diseases may be aggravated by exposure.
Introduction:
This environmental effects summary is written to assist in addressing emergencies created by an accidental spill
which might occur during the shipment of this material and, in general, it is not meant to address discharges to
sanitary sewers or publicly owned treatment works.
Aquatic Toxicity:
DMS is only soluble in water to the extent of approximately 2 percent. The EC
50
(96 hour) for algae = 23 mg/L.
The LC
50
(96 hour) for fish (rainbow trout) = 213 mg/L.
Chemical Fate Information:
DMS is quite volatile and will rapidly evaporate. The greatest danger from a spill is fire. DMS is part of the
natural reduced sulfur cycle and as such is not expected to cause any long term ecological damage.
Waste Disposal:
Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial,
and Local regulations. Small quantities of DMS can be destroyed by treatment with dilute household bleach.
This converts the DMS to DMSO and chlorinated DMSO. Incineration is recommended for appreciable
quantities of waste DMS or DMS absorbed on flammable absorbents. Do not incinerate sealed containers.
Empty Containers:
Should be transported/delivered using a registered waste carrier for recycling or waste disposal in accordance
with local regulations.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS