General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-25
Product name
Indole
Product Synonyms
2,3-Benzopyrrole
CAS No.
120-72-9
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)
H302, H311, H317, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Off-white Characteristic Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Sensitivity to light. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H302 - Harmful if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization
