2-MERCAPTOETHANOL

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H310, H315, H318, H331, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 Repeated Exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227: Combustible liquid. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H310: Fatal in contact with skin. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H315: Causes skin irritation. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P391: Collect spillage.