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EC/CAS
149-30-4
Name of the chemical
Benzothiazole-2-thiol; 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-25
Product name
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole
Product Synonyms
2-Benzothiazolethiol
CAS No.
149-30-4
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Yellow Stench Emergency Overview May cause an allergic skin reaction. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Stench. Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water.
2.3 Other hazards
Stench. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
