Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
53988-10-6
Name of the chemical
1,3-dihydro-4(or 5)-methyl-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione
Concentration
98 min
General Information
Revision date
2018-05-02
Product name
Akrochem Antioxidant 60
Product Synonyms
Methyl-2-Mercaptobenzimidazole
Chemical name
2-mercapto-4(5)-methylbenzimidazole, oil treated
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Antioxidant
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Company Information
company name
Akrochem Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
msds@akrochem.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 2 (blood)
Environmental hazards
Not classified
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. May cause damage to organs (blood). May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Obtain medical assistance if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
Additional information
May cause methemoglobin formation resulting in a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen, a symptom of this may be cyanosis(purplish-blue coloring of skin, fingernails and lips). Keep away from sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 2 (blood) Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Combustible dust
