General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-22
Product name
Benzyl mercaptan
Product Synonyms
alpha-Toluenetiol; Thiobenzyl alcohol
CAS No.
100-53-8
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
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H319, H330, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Light yellow Stench Emergency Overview Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Air sensitive. Stench Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H330 - Fatal if inhaled 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 P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material.
Health hazards
Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. The product evaporates slowly. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
Stench. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids. Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity