General Information
Revision date
1998-03-25
Product name
2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol
Product Synonyms
BAL; Dimercaprol; 1,2-Dithioglycerol; British Anti-Lewisite
CAS No.
59-52-9
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: clear almost colorless liquid. Warning! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Stench. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4°C/39°F.) Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.